A vulnerability patched in the web-based versions of encrypted communications services WhatsApp and Telegram would have allowed attackers to take over accounts by sending users malicious files masquerading as images or videos.
The vulnerability was discovered last week by researchers from Check Point Software Technologies and was patched by the WhatsApp and Telegram developers after the company privately shared the flaw's details with them.
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Is this a mobile phone or just a texting gadget ?, how is this project connected to the blockchain if there is any connection ? Is this some kind of decentralized messaging of some sort that is if there is such a thing ? In a nutshell what are you really trying to achieve with this 
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Quite an interesting topic that will affect many people. After all, there are people who simply do not think themselves without such gadgets, they are so bogged down in everything that it is difficult to pull them out. Therefore, such a novelty and name is quite suitable for a gadget. The main thing is that children do not penetrate, or our generation is already too informed.
Yes, if there is a good application with high security, I think people will be willing to pay for it. I would like to have this app myself! The question in the other is that this application would support all android platforms and tamu like that.
Attackers are using the time-tested right-to-left override technique to deliver cryptomining malware through the popular Telegram messaging application, say researchers.
The right-to-left (RLO) technique uses Unicode to hide malicious file names and trick users into executing what appear to be benign files. It is a tactic that enables malware authors to hide the real name of a malicious executable.
The right-to-left (RLO) technique uses Unicode to hide malicious file names and trick users into executing what appear to be benign files. It is a tactic that enables malware authors to hide the real name of a malicious executable.
It is good to pay on the internet to defend your information that makes your life safer
If you use WhatsApp or Telegram on your web browser, you'll want to shut down the browser and start it up again to keep hackers from taking over your account.
A group of researchers from cybersecurity firm Check Point revealed Wednesday that the web browser version of these popular encrypted-messaging apps had flaws that could have let hackers access and alter user accounts.
"This means that attackers could potentially download your photos and or post them online, send messages on your behalf, demand ransom, and even take over your friends' accounts," the researchers wrote in a blog post published Wednesday.
A group of researchers from cybersecurity firm Check Point revealed Wednesday that the web browser version of these popular encrypted-messaging apps had flaws that could have let hackers access and alter user accounts.
"This means that attackers could potentially download your photos and or post them online, send messages on your behalf, demand ransom, and even take over your friends' accounts," the researchers wrote in a blog post published Wednesday.
A computer security firm on Wednesday revealed a flaw that could let hackers break into WhatsApp or Telegram messaging accounts using the very encryption intended to protect messages.
Check Point Software Technologies said that it alerted Telegram and Facebook-owned WhatsApp last week, waiting until the vulnerability was patched before making it public.
Check Point did not specify how many messaging accounts were at risk, but did say the flaw posed a danger to "hundreds of millions" of users accessing the messaging platform from web browsers in computers, as opposed to mobile applications.
Check Point Software Technologies said that it alerted Telegram and Facebook-owned WhatsApp last week, waiting until the vulnerability was patched before making it public.
Check Point did not specify how many messaging accounts were at risk, but did say the flaw posed a danger to "hundreds of millions" of users accessing the messaging platform from web browsers in computers, as opposed to mobile applications.
Telegram Messenger has gained prominence in Kenya overtime as people as an alternative to the uber popular WhatsApp or for other purposes such as getting information from certain Telegram channels that offer security reports or traffic reports.
The Kenyan government being digital forward has embraced social media by opening several verified accounts for institutions and key persons alike which is very evident in networks like Twitter. They’ve also embraced Telegram where we saw the Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU) created a Telegram channel to inform the public on what the President is doing.
The Kenyan government being digital forward has embraced social media by opening several verified accounts for institutions and key persons alike which is very evident in networks like Twitter. They’ve also embraced Telegram where we saw the Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU) created a Telegram channel to inform the public on what the President is doing.
A “vulnerability” in Telegram’s desktop instant messaging client for Windows was exploited for months by Russian cybercriminals to deliver malware to users.Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered in October 2017 that the flaw – which is actually more of a loophole, really – was being actively exploited. They notified Telegram about the issue, and sometime between then and now the loophole was closed by the developers.
First of all, you need to keep in mind that WhatsApp offers encryption to all the messages. On the other hand, Telegram allows you to choose whether you want a secret chat or not. Even though the encryption used by Telegram is pretty solid, it is not present to all chats and this makes it a bit controversial. There is an extra step that many people do not take. They either do not realize that this is important or they do not want to spend time in an extra thing. With WhatsApp, there is no such problem. Even with a unique key for each message, Telegram has to take this into account.
WHEN WHATSAPP SWITCHED on end-to-end encryption for its billion-plus users last year, the move heralded a new era for messaging apps, one where foiling virtually all eavesdropping represents the new security standard. But a pair of new attacks on the web versions of those "secure" messengers shows how just a few lines of insecure code can undermine even the most airtight encryption—particularly when they're running in your browser.
One of the appeals of Telegram is that it has encryption options for Android and iOS, whereby it uses your contact list to prepopulate contacts inside the app. Also, when someone in your contact list signs up for Telegram, you receive a notification so you know you can contact them using the app. However, John Bambenek, threat systems manager, Fidelis Cybersecurity, revealed that the combination of these features has allowed the firm to uncover a big privacy problem.
“If a scammer signs up for Telegram and already has your phone number in their contact list, it will also notify them that you have also Telegram,” he said.
“So in addition to connecting you to your friends and contacts, the app will also connect scammers directly to you. Likewise, if you have scammers' numbers in your contact list for some reason, you will get push notifications when they join Telegram.”
“If a scammer signs up for Telegram and already has your phone number in their contact list, it will also notify them that you have also Telegram,” he said.
“So in addition to connecting you to your friends and contacts, the app will also connect scammers directly to you. Likewise, if you have scammers' numbers in your contact list for some reason, you will get push notifications when they join Telegram.”
Investing in security makes sense, but I do not want to pay a lot of money for safety. In addition, I do not quite understand the advantages of this particular system.
If your phone falls into the wrong hands unlocked or your account becomes compromised, no amount of encryption will protect your sensitive information. That’s why being able to delete messages gives you an extra measure of security.
Interest there is at least try the app at work. Then it will be clear what to do with it. If everything is OK, you can save 
. Always test for a while. First glance, it may be a mistake. 
. Always test for a while. First glance, it may be a mistake.
The idea is not new. Such attempts to create something really anonymous have already been. Everything here will rest on the degree of protection of such data, because hack by hackers now can be anything. And the government is not particularly fond of such anonymous applications.
I believe that if there are gadgets for encryption, then there is plenty to do the opposite! More than that, they hack so that later they will not want to be encrypted! Why do you need all this? What to hide from ordinary people?
Now there are many instant messengers with increased encryption, such as Signal or Wire. What new can you offer?
Is there an actual website for this or is it just wishful thinking? It would be nice if something like this existed but it would still need to rely on an external network provider.
Here he is..https://ahedgefund.net/
Thank you. So it's on Kickstarter with only a single backer with 23 days to go. I this has potential but the fact that they are trying to avoid cellular networks works against them. Limiting this to wifi-only is a deal killer. I'd rather see a cellular radio and strong encryption and a good VPN along with everything else. Makes me wonder if there are already Android ROMs that are already hardened with something like this in mind.
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