Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 60+ US Officials

A major security breach has exposed sensitive information from over 60 US government officials, according to a Reuters report. The breach involved the TeleMessage app, a derivative of the encrypted messaging platform Signal. The leaked messages included details such as travel plans of high-ranking officials, raising concerns about national security. An Israeli company developed TeleMessage and temporarily suspended its services on May 5th to investigate. "The scale of the breach is alarming," said a cybersecurity expert. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of even encrypted messaging platforms and the importance of robust data security measures for government agencies.