Signal archiving tool Trump officials used suspends services after hack claims

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Axios

11 hours ago


A Signal archiving tool the Trump administration relied on has suspended operations after two reported hacks, according to several news reports.

Why it matters: The suspension is just the latest in a series of events that highlights how poor security controls are putting high-value American secrets at risk.

Driving the news: Last week, Reuters published a photo of now-former national security adviser Mike Waltz using a Signal-like messaging app, called TeleMessage, that archives messages sent on the encrypted messaging app.

On Sunday, 404 Media published a story about a hacker who claims they were able to hack into TeleMessage in about "15-20 minutes."

The hacker walked away with names and contact information for government officials, usernames and passwords for TeleMessage's backend panel and indicators for which companies are using the service, according to 404 Media's report.

NBC News also reported Monday it had received information from a different hacker saying they were also able to break in and download a large cache of files.

What they're saying: "TeleMessage is investigating a potential security incident," a spokesperson for Smarsh, which owns the app, told CNBC in a statement.

"Out of an abundance of caution, all TeleMessage services have been temporarily suspended. All other Smarsh products and services remain fully operational," the spokesperson added.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/signal-telemessage-trump-officials-hack

[markodochartaigh]

1. "...putting high-value American secrets at risk."

LOLOLOLOLOLOL. That ship sailed November 5, 2024.

[Flatrat]

2. Israeli based messagng app

With a built in back door is going to be re-marketed as "TellaRussian"

The incompetence of the Trump government is astounding.