Friendly Reminder: Your Text Messages Are Not as Secure as You Think

The image shows a close-up of the official seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, mounted on a granite surface. The seal features the text 'DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE' and 'FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION' around a central shield with scales of justice, flanked by laurel wreaths, and the words 'FIDELITY', 'BRAVERY', and 'INTEGRITY' on ribbons. Overlaid text at the bottom reads: 'Secure messaging has never been more in the spotlight. Just a few weeks ago, the FBI told Americans to stop sending texts and use responsibly encrypted messaging instead, seeming to reverse its own campaign against such technologies. But putting aside the specifics of what it means by responsible encryption, there is one "red flag" the bureau warns you must always avoid when it comes to messaging.'

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