Researchers discovered security flaws in the Android version of Signal app | Homeland Security Degrees

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The security duo Markus Vervier and Jean-Philippe Aumasson have discovered multiple flaws in the Android version the popular Signal app.

The security researchers Markus Vervier and Jean-Philippe Aumasson have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the Android version of the secure messaging application Signal that can be exploited by a remote attacker to alter attachments and cause the app to crash.

Signal is a free and open-source encrypted voice calling and instant messaging application for mobile devices. It runs on both iOS and Android and uses advanced end-to-end encryption protocols to protect communications from prying eyes.

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Researchers discovered security flaws in the Android version of Signal app