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What is Signal and is it secure?
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app that is considered one of the most secure in the world by security professionals, but was never intended to be the go-to choice for White House officials planning a military operation.
Telegram boss admits ‘seriousness’ of French allegations
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» PARIS - Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he “realised the seriousness of all the allegations”, according to a source close to the case.
Chinese researchers tout ‘invisibility’ breakthrough
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/12/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese researchers say they have developed a material that quickly changes colour at a molecular level based on the surrounding light, creating a new form of camouflage that could help people blend into their environments — much like a chameleon.
In new Telegram video, CIA urges Russians leak 'the truth'
AFP, Published on 16/05/2023
» WASHINGTON - The US Central Intelligence Agency bolstered efforts to convince Russians to leak their country's secrets on Monday, posting an emotional video on Telegram aimed at people frustrated with the situation under President Vladimir Putin.
Indonesia set to pass new data privacy law after spate of leaks
Bloomberg, Published on 13/09/2022
» Data operators could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of 5 billion rupiah (12.3 million baht) for leaking or misusing private information, according to Indonesia’s new data privacy bill set to be passed by parliament this week.
Fresh fears after Facebook's role in US abortion case
AFP, Published on 11/08/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook sparked outrage by complying with US police probing an abortion case, boosting simmering fears the platform will be a tool for clamping down on the procedure.
Report calls out rising extremism in Canada military
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» OTTAWA - The number of white supremacists and other violent extremists within Canada's military is growing at an "alarming rate" and commanders are not doing enough to root it out, a report said Monday.
Brazil Supreme Court judge lifts ban on messaging app Telegram
AFP, Published on 21/03/2022
» BRASíLIA - The Supreme Court judge who had ordered messaging app Telegram blocked in Brazil reversed the ruling Sunday, after the tech company complied with an earlier decree to make changes to the platform.
How an indebted US physician sells Covid falsehoods
AFP, Published on 31/08/2021
» WASHINGTON: For Sherri Tenpenny, God is on the side of those who spurn Covid-19 vaccines. Making money, critics say, is the Ohio osteopath's higher calling.
Apple revives encryption debate with move on child exploitation
AFP, Published on 07/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - Apple's announcement that it would scan encrypted messages for evidence of child sexual abuse has revived debate on online encryption and privacy, raising fears the same technology could be used for government surveillance.