Federal prosecutors ask court to bar Sam Bankman-Fried from using SignalThe former CEO allegedly used the app to contact a potential witness. By I. Bonifacic, 01.28.2023
Signal adds Stories to its secure messaging appIt's now available on Android and iOS.By M. Moon, 11.08.2022
Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android appWhile it may be inconvenient, the move could make messaging more secure.By K. Holt, 10.13.2022
Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagonAt least it's different than copying TikTok.By K. Holt, 10.07.2022
Elon Musk and Twitter are now fighting about Signal messagesTwitter's lawyers claim the Tesla CEO has withheld messages he should have turned over. By K. Bell, 09.27.2022
Signal makes Google strike organizer Meredith Whittaker its first presidentShe founded Google's Open Research Group and is a senior AI advisor to the FTC. By S. Dent, 09.07.2022
Signal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbersA hacker targeted at least a few accounts after the Twilio breach.By J. Fingas, 08.15.2022
Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike steps down as CEOHe's looking for someone to take on the role over the next month.By M. Moon, 01.11.2022
An NFT from Signal's founder will look like a poop emoji when someone owns itKnow what you're getting into when you bid on an NFT.By K. Holt, 10.15.2021
Signal tried to use Facebook's targeted advertising data against itThe messaging app wanted to show you the detailed information Facebook shares with advertisers.By S. Shah, 05.05.2021
Signal hacked Cellebrite's phone hacking software used by law enforcementThe company hinted that it may update the messaging app to stymie future hack attempts. By S. Dent, 04.22.2021
Signal's encrypted messaging app stops working in ChinaIt was one of the few Western social media apps still easily accessible in the nation. By S. Dent, 03.16.2021
WhatsApp will re-introduce controversial new privacy policyWhatsApp paused the initial rollout after a backlash that resulted in people flocking to competing apps.By K. Bell, 02.18.2021
Signal recovers from a day-long service outageAn influx of WhatsApp users led it to buckle under demand.By J. Fingas, 01.17.2021
WhatsApp postpones new privacy policy amid ‘confusion’The messaging app has pushed back the Feb. 8 deadline after a bungled rollout. By K. Bell, 01.15.2021
WhatsApp reassures users it can't read their messagesThe move comes in the wake of criticism about its new privacy policy.By D. Cooper, 01.12.2021
Senator asks social networks, carriers to preserve evidence from Capitol riotFacebook, Twitter and Parler are some of the companies under pressure.By J. Fingas, 01.09.2021
Signal secure messaging app launches encrypted group video callsBut it's only limited to five participants at the moment.By M. Moon, 12.14.2020
Signal lets you see more info before you accept a message from a strangerYou can see a sender's profile before you accept their message or call.By C. Fisher, 08.13.2020
Now Signal on iOS can securely transfer your data to a new deviceYou can move your account and messaging history to a new iPhone or iPad.By M. Moon, 06.09.2020