Carlson’s Claims
In a recent podcast, conservative personality Tucker Carlson raised concerns about the security of Signal, stating that the NSA had intercepted and leaked his encrypted chats, emphasizing that privacy is not guaranteed.
Incident Details
During an interaction on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Carlson alleged that the NSA surveilled him both two years ago and before his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing the agency of intense monitoring.
NSA Denial
Although Carlson claimed that the NSA admitted to spying on him, the agency denied these allegations and clarified their focus is on foreign threats, as reported by the BBC.
Signal’s Encryption
Considering the end-to-end encryption of Signal, where conversations should only be accessible to the intended recipients, Carlson’s accusations raise significant concerns about data security and privacy breaches.
Implications
The controversy surrounding the NSA’s alleged snooping on Signal communications raises doubts about the overall security of communication apps. However, concrete evidence supporting these claims remains elusive.