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Word on the street is that there's a #Signal #0day out there.
If you haven't already, disable generate link preview in Signal settings under chats.
#SignalApp #ZeroDay #Infosec #privacy #Digitalsecurity #onlinesafety
update: Signal messenger has investigated rumors spreading online over the weekend of a zero-day security vulnerability related to the 'Generate Link Previews' feature, stating that there is no evidence this vulnerability is real.
"We also checked with people across US Government, since the copy-paste report claimed USG as a source. Those we spoke to have no info suggesting this is a valid claim,"
@ecksmc @CyberPlayGround Thank you for the update. Now we know more, at least.
@MHS_Jenkins not new
might be new for signal but this issue has been around for a while
from 2020
Link Previews in Chat Apps Pose Privacy, Security Issues: Researchers
https://www.securityweek.com/link-previews-chat-apps-pose-privacy-security-issues-researchers/
enabling link previews will always be a privacy concern in chat apps best to keep that feature off if you can
https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-downsides-of-link-previews/