Sweden Wants Signal to Install Backdoors: A Security Nightmare?
2025-02-25

A proposed Swedish bill would force encrypted messaging app Signal to install backdoors, allowing police and security services to access message history retrospectively. Signal's CEO vehemently opposes this, citing the creation of vulnerabilities exploitable by third parties. Even the Swedish Armed Forces have voiced concerns, stating the proposal is unrealizable without introducing significant security risks. This highlights the ongoing tension between government surveillance needs and individual privacy.
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