Waltz Removed from Position Amid Signal Controversy Last week, Michael Waltz was relieved from his role, following a nomination from Donald Trump to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. This development comes in the wake of significant cybersecurity concerns involving TeleMessage, a company previously noted for its…
Government, Industry Specific Hacker Breaches Government-Approved Messaging App Used by Top Trump Officials Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 5, 2025 Then-U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz speaking to the press outside the White House on Feb. 4, 2025. (Image: Noam Galai/Shutterstock) A recent cybersecurity breach has targeted TeleMessage, a messaging…
A popular messaging application utilized by a senior official from the Trump administration has halted its services following allegations of a significant data breach. Smarsh, the parent company of TeleMessage, is actively investigating the situation. In a statement to WIRED, a Smarsh representative confirmed, “TeleMessage is investigating a potential security…
On Thursday, an image surfaced, reported by Reuters, showing former U.S. national security adviser Mike Waltz checking his phone during a cabinet meeting led by President Trump at the White House. Upon closer examination of the image, it appears that Waltz was utilizing an end-to-end encrypted messaging application, initially recognized…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Salt Typhoon Highlights Significant Vulnerabilities in Telecom Networks: Minimal Progress Reported Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 30, 2025 Experts caution that U.S. telecoms remain unable to detect breaches linked to China in real time. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent…
As the aggressive immigration policies enacted under the Trump administration intensify, travelers to the United States are increasingly concerned about their privacy and security, particularly regarding the searches of electronic devices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These agents hold extensive authority to examine travelers’ phones and other devices.…
Google has announced the introduction of a new streamlined tool that will enable business users to send “end-to-end encrypted” emails, addressing long-standing security concerns associated with email communications. Launched in early April, this feature is currently available in beta for enterprise users, with plans for a broader rollout to Google…
Privacy Considerations When Traveling with Devices As privacy and digital rights experts weigh in on the best practices for maintaining security while traveling, a growing consensus favors creating a travel device from the ground up. However, industry advocates caution that an overly pristine device may raise suspicion among authorities, complicating…
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken a significant step in the ongoing examination of communication practices among high-ranking officials by submitting a timeline of messages retrieved amidst growing scrutiny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as outlined by his acting general counsel, was made aware of a preservation memo on March 26.…
