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Signal Chat Controversy Is an Endorsement of Encryption Software

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The Atlantic 's Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally included in a group chat about a strike on Houthis in Yemen .

He says the intelligence community uses encrypted messaging app Signal because it's secure.

The Atlantic editor in chief was accidentally invited into the group chat by a national security adviser.

The White House and CIA Director John Ratcliffe say Signal is "permissible work use".

AP found accounts for state, local and federal officials in nearly every state, including many legislators and their staff.

CISA "has recommended that 'highly valued targets'—senior officials who handle sensitive information—use encryption apps," the A.P. noted.

RCS is replacing old-school SMS for basic text messages.