Topic
signal
Cybersecurity #whatsapp#telegram
Indian Government Expands Scrutiny: Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
The Indian government has sent notices to Telegram and Signal, following a similar notice to WhatsApp, questioning their username feature and how they address fraud and impersonation. WhatsApp defended its feature with built-in safeguards and restricted username reservation for public figures.
Jul 8, 2026 2 sources
Technology Cybersecurity #encryption#private collaboration
Signal Alums Reveal Encrypted Spaces for Private Collaboration Apps
A team of cryptographers including former Signal developers has released a preview of Encrypted Spaces, an open-source code library for building end-to-end encrypted collaboration apps. The system extends the Signal protocol to support multi-user environments with features like group chats and shared documents.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source