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What is ‘classified’ information? What are ‘secure’ communications? Here’s a primer

The Trump administration's use of Signal for military discussions raised security concerns, as a journalist was included in the chat.
President Donald Trump's administration claimed no classified information was leaked, despite discussing attack plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Expert Michael Williams explained that while Signal is encrypted, using personal devices poses risks of cyberespionage.

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Military.com

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How Is Classified Information Typically Shared and Can Officials Declassify Secrets Whenever They Want? A National Security Expert Explains

Trump administration officials have shared contrasting accounts about whether they were discussing sensitive war information on Signal – but maintain that they did not share classified information.

4 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Martinsville Bulletin

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How US classifies information

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What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's what to know

The Trump administration's use of Signal to discuss military plans raises questions about classified information, security leaks and Pentagon policies

8 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Yeshiva World News

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What Is ‘Classified’ Information? What Are ‘Secure’ Communications? Here’s A Primer

The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation’s secrets. It’s also highlighting the differences between classified and public information, and demonstrating that even encrypted apps like Signal can lead to embarrassing leaks if the humans doing the texting don’t follow basic sec…

8 days ago

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NZ Herald

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Analysis: Trump takes government secrecy seriously - but only when it suits him

In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president. As far as the Trump administration is concerned,...

8 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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The Daily News of Newburyport

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What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications?

The Trump administration's use of a popular app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets. It's also highlighting the differences…

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