The inside story of the Telemessage saga, and how you can view the data: DEF CON: It turns out no one was clean on OPSEC
theregister.com/2025/08/10/telemessage_archive_online/

Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone
techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/hackers-are-trying-to-steal-passwords-and-sensitive-data-from-users-of-signal-clone/

How the Signal Knockoff App TeleMessage Got Hacked in 20 Minutes: The company behind the Signal clone used by at least one Trump administration official was ...
wired.com/story/how-the-signal-knock-off-app-telemessage-got-hacked-in-20-minutes/

Exclusive: Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across US government
reuters.com/world/us/hacker-who-breached-communications-app-used-by-trump-aide-stole-data-across-us-2025-05-21/

Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked: The communications app TeleMessage, which was spotted on former US national security ...
wired.com/story/signal-clone-used-by-mike-waltz-pauses-service-after-reports-it-got-hacked/

Key FactsTele Message Suspends Service After Security Incident
May 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- The communications app Tele Message has suspended all services to investigate reports of at least one security breach.
- A Smarsh spokesperson stated that they acted quickly upon detection and engaged an external cybersecurity firm for support.
- The app was used by Mike Waltz, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, raising concerns about its security due to its archiving features.
- Following reports of a potential hack, Tele Message removed content from its website and ceased its archiving service.
Tele Message is investigating a potential security incident. Upon detection, we acted quickly to contain it and engaged an external cybersecurity firm to support our investigation.— A Smarsh spokesperson told WIRED in a statement.
Mike Waltz’s Cabinet Messaging App Goes Dark After Apparent Hack: TeleMessage, a platform that archives messages sent through apps like Signal ...
thedailybeast.com/mike-waltzs-cabinet-messaging-app-goes-dark-after-apparent-hack/

TeleMessage, a Signal clone the Trump administration uses, has been hacked: The Trump administration’s favorite Signal clone, TeleMessage, has been hacked ...
engt.co/3RPTQTG

The Trump Administration's Chat Hack Is Starting to Sound Really Bad: The scandalous hack of TeleMessage, the Signal clone infamously used by Trump's former ...
futurism.com/trump-chat-hack-getting-worse

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data across US government
jpost.com/international/article-854867
Source code circulating online: Signal clone used by the US government hacked - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/quellcode-kursiert-im-netz-von-us-regierung-genutzter-signal-klon-gehackt-2505-195905.html

Signal Clone Used by Former National Security Advisor Reportedly Hacked: A hacker managed to breach TeleMessage, a company that sells a modified version of ...
uk.pcmag.com/team-messaging/157874/signal-clone-used-by-former-national-security-advisor-reportedly-hacked

Key FactsTeleMessage Halts Services After Security Breach Reports
May 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- TeleMessage, found on former national security adviser Mike Waltz’s phone, paused all operations amid a potential security breach.
- An external cybersecurity firm was engaged to support investigations following detection of unauthorized access.
- The app’s archiving feature compromises the end-to-end encryption that protects original Signal communications.
- Leaked data suggests usage by multiple US Customs and Border Protection agents despite lacking federal approval.
TeleMessage is investigating a potential security incident. Upon detection, we acted quickly to contain it and engaged an external cybersecurity firm to support our investigation.— A Smarsh spokesperson told WIRED in a statement.
Messaging app used by Trump official suspends operations after reported hack: Trump previously discouraged his officials from using Signal following "Signalgate ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/05/signal-telemessage-hack-trump-waltz.html

The Trump Administration Switched to a Sketchy Signal Clone and It Got Hacked, Leaking Messages
futurism.com/trump-administration-signal-clone-hacked

Signal affair: A modified messenger used in the US government was cracked: It was known that the US government was using Signal extensively. Now there was ...
heise.de/news/Signal-Affaere-US-Regierung-benutzt-modifizierten-Messenger-der-wurde-geknackt-10371096.html

Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
wired.com/story/cbp-confirms-telemessage-use/

Tech site 404 Media says Signal-like app used by Trump adviser was hacked: The unofficial version of Signal used by Donald Trump's former National Security ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tech-site-404-media-says-signal-like-app-used-by-trump-adviser-was-hacked-2025-05-05/

Senate Democrat calls on DOJ to investigate risks from Signal-like app: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the risks ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5286215-senate-democrat-calls-on-doj-to-investigate-risks-from-signal-like-app/

Someone Reportedly Hacked the Messaging App Mike Waltz Was Seen Using: A hacker reportedly stole data, including the personal information of CBP officials ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/telemessage-app-mike-waltz-hacked-1235331511/

