TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS
SIGNAL DOWNPLAYS ENCRYPTION KEY FLAW, FIXES IT AFTER X DRAMA
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Signal is finally fixing a security flaw in its desktop client's encryption key storage after downplaying the issue since 2018. The flaw allowed anyone with access to the key to decrypt the database, making it vulnerable. Signal is implementing a new encryption method to enhance security and protect user data.