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What is Signal and is it secure? Cyber security expert explains amid chat breach

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Signals an encrypted app.

It's like WhatsApp , but probably stronger.

It means it's scrambling the information from end to end.

Why is it not secure enough for our government officials to be having sensitive top secret conversations? Chris Pearson , founder and CEO of Black Cloak , says it's not enough to protect classified communications.

Signal is encrypted end to end, but you could launch a successful network attack against a specific device and try to take over that device, which would render the actual encryption useless.

The fact of the matter is if you are a high profile person, you should stick to approved devices and approved communication mediums.

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