The FBI just cracked open Signal texts on an iPhone. Here’s how to lock yours down

Signal has long been one of the most secure messaging apps available. It uses end-to-end encryption, collects very little data, and offers features like disappearing messages to keep conversations private. For many users, it’s the go-to app when privacy actually matters. While that hasn’t changed, a recent case shows how parts of your conversation may still be exposed. The good news is there’s an easy way to prevent this.

How the FBI recovered Signal messages from an iPhone

According to a report by 404 Media, the FBI recently managed to recover deleted Signal messages from an iPhone. The method did not involve breaking Signal’s encryption. Instead, investigators retrieved the messages from data stored by iOS itself.

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