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Signal appears to be down for some users after the messaging app saw a record spike in downloads recently

The apparent issues come after Signal saw a 4,200% spike in downloads after WhatsApp users flocked to the encrypted messaging app. Thomas Trutschel/Getty Image.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 15th, 2021

Telegram hits 500 million active users following backlash over WhatsApp"s changing privacy policy

The messaging app announced it had 25 million downloads in the last 72 hours. Signal has also seen a boost in users in the last several days. FILE .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

The Gov"t Wants To Outlaw Encrypted Messaging In iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, Wickr, Telegram, ...

Authored by Daisy Luther via The Organic Prepper blog, I.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 1st, 2019

Twitter May Be Testing an Encrypted Direct Messaging Feature

Watch out Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp: It's called "secret conversation." Amidst ongoing concerns about privacy in social media--including most recently a revelation that a bug had left some Twitter users' passwords stored in plain tex.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 8th, 2018

Twitter is testing an encrypted messaging feature

Twitter is reportedly testing a secret, encrypted messaging option that would enable its platform to go up against Signal, Telegram or WhatsApp......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 8th, 2018

Are encrypted messaging apps fail-safe? Targets of Mueller’s probe will find out.

The special counsel in the Russia investigation reportedly wants to examine the contents of encrypted messaging apps, including Signal and Facebook's WhatsApp......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 9th, 2018

Encrypted messaging app Signal appears to be blocked in China alongside Jack Ma"s Alibaba browser, as Beijing cracks down on social-media platforms

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is the second social-media app to be reportedly blocked in China this year, following audio app Clubhouse. Alibaba founder Jack Ma in January 2018. Wang HE/.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 16th, 2021

Elon Musk-Backed Facebook Rival — Signal — Becomes Inaccessible In China

Signal, a messaging app that rivals Facebook Inc’s (NASDAQ: FB) WhatsApp, has stopped working in China, CNBC reported Tuesday. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 16th, 2021

Messaging app Signal is back up and running after being down for more than 24 hours

The messaging app saw a massive spike in new users after Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced a controversial new privacy policy. Signal came back online Saturday evening after an outage that started Friday morning. Thomas Trutsch.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 17th, 2021

Downloads of encrypted apps Signal, Telegram soar as conservatives seek online alternatives

Encrypted messaging apps Signal and Telegram a.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJan 14th, 2021

Signal is now top of both Google and Apple"s app stores. Downloads skyrocketed 4,200% after WhatsApp announced it would force users to share personal data with Facebook.

Signal topped Apple and Google's app stores and saw 7.5 million downloads in the five days following WhatsApp's announcement about data-sharing. Mark Zu.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 13th, 2021

Signal or WhatsApp? Here"s how the messaging apps differ and how to decide which one to use.

While Signal offers users more privacy, WhatsApp has customizable features that allow for easier use. WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton helped start .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

WhatsApp is touting steps taken to cut the viral spread of coronavirus misinformation, but experts question whether it"s done enough

Reuters/Nacho Doce WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging platform, said last month it had seen a 70% drop in "frequently forwarded" mes.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 7th, 2020

Indians are wild about WhatsApp. But some worry it’s hurting democracy.

Facebook’s encrypted messaging app is giving a platform to hate and fake news......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 14th, 2018

WhatsApp to hasten payments services to 200 million Indians

The messaging app will partner HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank to process the transfers, and State Bank of India will join once it has the necessary systems in place.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardMay 29th, 2018

The billionaire cofounder of WhatsApp is "resting and vesting" — showing up to Facebook and barely working in order to collect a $450 million payday (FB)

WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum announced he planned to leave Facebook in April. But he's still showing up to the office onc.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 15th, 2018

WhatsApp Bans 2 Million Fake or Abusive Accounts Each Month

And machine learning is helping it do that. Facebook-owned WhatsApp shed light on Wednesday on how it works to ban fake and abusive accounts on its wildly popular messaging service. Ahead of a major election in India, WhatsApp held a press confe.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneFeb 6th, 2019

SEC Learns From Mistakes: Months After Bitcoin ETF Hoax On X, Agency Bans Whatsapp, Signal And Other Texting Apps On Work Phones

In a move to bolster record-keeping and address security vulnerabilities, th.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 17th, 2024

Facebook Unit WhatsApp Sues Indian Government Over New Privacy Rules In Unusual Move

Facebook Inc.’s (NASDAQ: FB) WhatsApp messaging service has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government seeking to block new rules for social media companies that take effect on Wednesday, the Indian Express read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 26th, 2021

Main Line private equity firm invests $15M in Denver advertising software company

The firm typically invests $5 million to $30 million of capital in the form of debt and equity into high-growth middle-market companies......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2021