British Soldiers told to stop using the Whatsapp and use Signal instead of WhatsApp for security

George Grylls, Political Reporter Monday March 21 2022, 5.00pm GMT, The Times

British soldiers have been told to stop using Whatsapp over fears that Russia is intercepting their messages BENOIT TESSIER/REUTERS

British soldiers are being encouraged to use the Signal messaging app instead of WhatsApp, amid reports that Russian forces used insecure UK numbers to direct airstrikes in Ukraine.

Signal has a higher level of encryption than WhatsApp.

Military sources said that secure channels should be used to discuss sensitive matters but denied that the advice had been issued in response to security breaches resulting from the use of British phones in Ukraine.

https://www.thetimes.com/article/soldiers-told-to-use-signal-instead-of-whatsapp-for-security-6pxh9z5cx

I appreciate your suggestion very much. I wonder what the difference between gocryptfs and others like Trucrypt would be.
Need to search and compare the pros and cons of both, the advantages and disadvantages of each, particularly in terms of security, ease of use, and performance

Recent News: If VPNs are targeted, cloud accounts could be compromised too Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/

Recent News: If VPNs are targeted, cloud accounts could be compromised too Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/

I completely agree. The potential for breaches is always there, and the goalpost for security is constantly moving. Encrypting data before uploading is a solid strategy, and while encryption algorithms may eventually be broken, Defining the threat model is key to finding the best solution which I cannot find and answer yet

Not directly the state actors really more to do with the consequences ie common hacks into state actors resources make the data open to misuse and the state actors do not take any responsibility if they are hacked, right!

When an AI system is given access to it , it can uncover hidden patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might miss. This ability can lead to consequences, such as exposing sensitive information or breaking security measures, especially if the data is encrypted or anonymized. AI might also exploit weaknesses in the data, resulting in data breaches, privacy violations, or malicious manipulation. AI could leak personal details or confidential information, leading to significant risks like reputational damage or financial loss. AI to operate beyond traditional oversight makes these risks harder to predict and control.

My concern: If an AI system is granted access to it, AI can detect patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might overlook, leading to data breaches or exploitation.