Wire to Replace Signal as Standard in the Bundestag
3 hours ago
- #BSI Certification
- #Digital Sovereignty
- #Phishing Threats
- The Bundestag President recommends MPs switch to the Wire messenger service to combat phishing threats, citing its BSI certification and end-to-end encryption.
- Wire's registration uses only email addresses, keeping mobile numbers private, which helps protect against phishing by hiding central identification features.
- Wire has received BSI approval for handling classified data (VS-NfD) until 2028, supporting digital sovereignty, though it lacks post-quantum security methods.
- Critics note Wire isn't immune to cyberattacks, as phishing risks persist, especially with guessable official email addresses, similar to recent Signal attacks.
- Some conservative politicians advocate banning Signal, but experts emphasize the need for digital education and personal responsibility over blanket bans, highlighting human factors as key vulnerabilities.