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Signal adds new security feature to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks

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Signal adds new security feature to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks

Signal has deployed a new security feature called Automatic Key Verification that enables users to confirm their encrypted communications have not been intercepted. The feature provides an additional layer of protection against man-in-the-middle attacks on the messaging platform.

Why it matters: Signal users and organizations relying on the platform for sensitive communications can now reduce the risk of undetected interception, especially in high-threat environments where key verification was previously manual or overlooked.

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