Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Ars Technica
By Ashley BelangerApr 23, 2026, 12:37 pm112 ptsTrending
Apple fixed a security bug that made it possible for cops to access content from deleted Signal messages. Vulnerable users hoping to evade law enforcement surveillance often use encrypted apps like Signal to communicate sensitive information. That's why users felt blindsided when 404 Media reported that Apple…

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