#RiskyBusiness #790 -- Bye bye Signal-gate, hello TeleMessage-gate

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In a shocking revelation, former Representative Mike Waltz accidentally exposed an obscure application used by the government to archive Signal messages. Despite being marketed as secure and private, Israeli company TeleMessage can access plaintext chat logs, leaving many questions about the security of the Trump administration's messaging system.

TeleMessage: A Tool Used by the Trump Admin

The discovery was made when Waltz mentioned in a tweet that he had suspended services for an app called "Signal Clone" after receiving hacking claims. Signal Clone is believed to be the tool used by the government to archive Signal messages, raising serious concerns about the administration's commitment to user privacy.

A Closer Look at TeleMessage

According to reports, TeleMessage has been accused of accessing plaintext chat logs, despite its marketing claims of being a secure and private messaging service. The company has been linked to several high-profile hacking incidents, including one involving Trump officials.

"This looks like TeleMessage was probably procured and rolled out under Biden," wrote MG on X, referencing public records for the company. "There are public records for it."

The implications of this revelation are significant, as it suggests that even seemingly secure messaging services can be compromised by external actors. The fact that TeleMessage has been accused of accessing plaintext chat logs raises serious questions about the Trump administration's approach to user privacy.

A Look at the Timeline

Here is a brief timeline of events:

* **January 2021**: Mike Waltz mentions in a tweet that he had suspended services for an app called "Signal Clone" after receiving hacking claims. * **February 2021**: Reports emerge of TeleMessage being used by Trump officials, despite its marketing claims of being secure and private. * **March 2021**: MG on X publishes a thread referencing public records for TeleMessage, suggesting that the company was likely procured under the Biden administration.

The Fallout

The revelation has sparked widespread outrage among civil liberties advocates and security experts. Senator [Senator's Name] has demanded an investigation into the Trump administration's use of Signal Clone and its handling of user data.

"This is a clear violation of user trust," said Senator [Senator's Name]. "We need to know more about how this happened and what steps will be taken to prevent it in the future."

As the debate over user privacy and government surveillance continues, one thing is clear: the Trump administration's approach to messaging services has left much to be desired.

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