Pakistan Struggles Against Surge in Online Exploitation

A recent Senate Intelligence Committee hearing has highlighted vulnerabilities in encrypted chat apps like Signal after a group chat involving military officials was mistakenly revealed. Senator Mark Warner criticized the use of Signal for discussing classified military operations, emphasizing that such communication should occur through secure, classified channels. In contrast, former CIA director John Ratcliffe defended Signal's use for work-related coordination, provided formal records are maintained. Signal's president touted the app as a 'gold standard' for private communications, yet experts warned it falls short for discussing sensitive military plans. The controversy underscores the challenges of balancing secure communication with regulatory compliance in defense operations. This incident raises broader questions about digital communication tools and their limitations in safeguarding classified information.