The Sunday Show About that Signal Chat
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Mar 27, 2025 
Ryan Goodman, a legal scholar at NYU and former special counsel in the Defense Department, joins Cooper Quintin, a tech expert at the EFF, to dissect the SignalGate controversy. They explore the implications of a leaked military chat involving top officials and a reporter. The discussion highlights user errors in secure messaging, the potential legal ramifications, and a comparison with past national security scandals. They also address the unsettling use of language and emojis in military communications, revealing deeper issues behind the trivialization of serious matters.
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The Deutsch Precedent
- The case of John Deutsch, former CIA head, illustrates mishandling classified information.
- He used a personal computer for classified data, leading to investigation and a plea deal, ultimately pardoned.
Signal's Security Limits
- Signal's encryption is strong, but user error can't be fixed technologically.
- Vetting group chat members is crucial for security.
Endpoint Security
- Encrypting messages protects them in transit but not on your device.
- Malware, physical access, and other vulnerabilities still exist.