TeleMessage suspends services after hackers claim to have stolen files
a year ago
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- TeleMessage, an encrypted messaging app used by government officials, suspended services after a security breach.
- Hackers claimed to have stolen files from TeleMessage, prompting an investigation by parent company Smarsh.
- The app's encryption and security protocols are unclear, unlike Signal, which is highly regarded by cybersecurity experts.
- TeleMessage's use by officials raises concerns about balancing secrecy with legal requirements to archive communications.
- A hacker provided evidence of breaching TeleMessage, including a screenshot of Coinbase employees' contact list.
- Coinbase confirmed the screenshot's authenticity but stated no customer data was compromised.
- Government agencies like DHS and Treasury have active contracts with TeleMessage, per NBC News.
- Another hacker also claimed to have breached TeleMessage, though NBC News has not verified this claim.