Pro-ISIS Telegram User Promotes Wickr, Cites Johns Hopkins University Professor's Blog Post On WhatsApp And Signal Encryption

March 7, 2018

Telegram user HackrHamza, whose profile image includes the flag of the Islamic State, recently shared the homepage of Wickr, an encrypted messaging service for businesses, as well as a blog post by cryptographer and Johns Hopkins University professor Matthew Green. The blog post was titled "Attack Of The Week: Group Messaging In WhatsApp And Signal." The post discusses a recent research paper that examines the theoretical weaknesses in using group chats, rather than one-on-one chats, on encrypted messaging services.

Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor

JTTM subscribers receive daily updates on imminent and potential threats posed by terrorists, extremist organizations, and individuals worldwide.
For subscription information, click here

Share this Post: