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FBI Says Everyone Should Use Encryption Apps for Their Calls and Texts After China Hack: ‘Encryption Is Your Friend’

The best way to secure your data is to use end-to-end encryption apps like Signal and WhatsApp, officials advised Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor ...
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FBI warns users to encrypt text messages for cybersecurity. Here's how to do it

The FBI is warning phone users to encrypt their text messages, especially if you send messages between Apple and Android users. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...
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Statehouse reporters examine public officials’ use of encryption apps that can shield the public’s business from public view

While reviewing records from the 2023 Maui fire obtained through public records requests, reporters Claudia Lauer and Rebecca Boone noticed a text exchange involving emergency management officials ...
The Verge

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mac app was storing conversations in plain text

After the security flaw was spotted, OpenAI updated its desktop ChatGPT app to encrypt the locally stored records. After the security flaw was spotted, OpenAI updated its desktop ChatGPT app to ...