Signal SNAFU Strikes Again: TeleMessage Breach Exposes U.S. Gov Secrets!
A miscreant reportedly accessed US government communications through TeleMessage, a Signal-based app used by ex-national security advisor Michael Waltz. The app, now under investigation, was shut down amidst fears it stored chat logs unprotected. Waltz, previously embroiled in “Signalgate,” was seen using compromised software. TeleMessage’s security woes continue.
Hot Take:
Looks like someone hacked into TeleMessage and stumbled upon the U.S. government’s secret text messaging club. Who knew that national security could be undone by an app that was basically a Signal knock-off? Poor Michael Waltz just can’t catch a break – first, he gets booted from his job, and now he’s the poster boy for dubious app choices. If nothing else, this is why you should always double-check your app store reviews before downloading anything. Remember, kids: when it comes to security, “close enough” doesn’t cut it!
Key Points:
– TeleMessage, a Signal-based messaging app, was compromised, leading to a leak of US government communications.
– The app was used by former National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, who was recently reassigned as a UN ambassador.
– The breach exposed chat logs related to US Customs and Border Protection and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase.
– TeleMessage’s app reportedly stored decrypted messages without re-encryption, presenting a security risk.
– Source code analysis revealed hardcoded credentials and potential violations of Signal’s open-source license.