Leaked War Plans, and the Trouble with Off-channel Messaging
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Leaked War Plans, and the Trouble with Off-channel Messaging

Revelations that President Trump’s inner circle discussed sensitive military details on Signal has jolted Washington. What comes next could also be closely watched by Wall Street.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight
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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
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Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent

Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.