Risky Business Risky Business #790 -- Bye bye Signal-gate, hello TeleMessage-gate
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May 7, 2025 
Aaron Unterberger, Director of Sales Engineering at Nucleus Security, dives into the complexities of vulnerability management in cloud environments. He discusses the shift from traditional practices to modern techniques, emphasizing the importance of a proactive approach and advanced tools for asset discovery. The conversation tackles the risks associated with cloud components, including the need for effective patch management and accountability. Unterberger also highlights how unified data can enhance cloud risk management, proving essential in today’s complex digital landscape.
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TeleMessage Fork Weakens Signal's Security
- The TeleMessage Signal fork used by government officials archives plaintext messages, defeating Signal's privacy benefits.
- Its hard-coded credentials led to multiple hacks, exposing sensitive conversations widely.
Better Government Communication Needed
- Governments must provide clear guidance and secure tools for officials to communicate sensitive information safely.
- Evaluating messaging apps rigorously before procurement prevents critical security failures like the TeleMessage incident.
Marks & Spencer Ransomware Chaos
- Marks and Spencer suffered a chaotic ransomware attack with no incident response plan.
- Staff resorted to personal devices and messaging to communicate during the crisis.