communication security

Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina raised concerns about a report that the Trump administration accidentally texted a journalist about military operations in Yemen, questioning the security protocols of the administration regarding the encrypted messaging app, Signal. Signal responded by asserting that its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications" and clarified that a reported "vulnerability" was related to phishing scams and not flaws in their technology. The company has introduced new user flows and in-app warnings to protect against phishing attacks and emphasized its open-source nature for regular audits. President Trump acknowledged the mistake, stating that a staffer mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a group chat discussing a military strike against the Houthis in Yemen, which included senior officials. The incident has led to criticism, particularly from Democrats calling for resignations and congressional testimony from those involved.