TeleMessage Meltdown: The App Putting US National Security on Hold
TeleMessage, a clone app used by US Customs and Border Protection, is now in hot water over security flaws. After a cyber incident, CBP hit pause on TeleMessage, while an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, US senator Ron Wyden dubs the app a national security threat. Stay tuned for the plot-twisting updates!
Hot Take:
Oh, the irony! The very app designed to keep communications secure and compliant is now the talk of the town for being anything but. When your security app needs its own security, you know you’re in for a wild ride!
Key Points:
- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses communication app TeleMessage.
- TeleMessage experienced a series of breaches, leading to a suspension of services.
- CBP disabled TeleMessage after detecting a cyber incident.
- US Senator Ron Wyden calls for an investigation, citing national security risks.
- TeleMessage is not approved under FedRAMP for federal use.
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