The 404 Media Podcast The Trump Admin's Signal Clone Was Hacked
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May 7, 2025 A major hack of a messaging app used by the Trump administration raises serious security concerns about government communications. The hosts reveal how easily hackers infiltrated this modified version of Signal, exposing sensitive information linked to political figures. Additionally, they discuss a hacking incident involving GlobalX Air, which has been involved in deportation flights for ICE, shedding light on the implications for data security and government practices. In a surprising twist, they also cover the shutdown of Mr. Deepfakes and its impact on online content.
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TeleMessage: Signal Clone With Archiving
- TeleMessage is a Signal clone with message archiving for compliance purposes.
- It aims to combine secure messaging with legal record-keeping for governments and regulated industries.
TeleMessage Hack Exposes Trump Officials
- A hacker breached TeleMessage within minutes, exposing archived messages.
- Some Trump administration officials used this insecure Signal clone for communication.
Leaked Crypto Lobbying Messages
- Leaked messages revealed behind-the-scenes lobbying for a stablecoin bill in the Senate.
- The breach exposed sensitive political communications on TeleMessage.
