Signal says messages circulating about app's hacking false


FILE PHOTO The Signal messaging app logo is seen on a smartphone in front of the same displayed same logo in this illustration taken January 13 2021. REUTERSDado Ruvic

FILE PHOTO: The Signal messaging app logo is seen on a smartphone, in front of the same displayed same logo, in this illustration taken, January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

(Reuters) - Instant messaging app Signal said on Monday rumors circulating on several apps that its messaging platform has been "compromised and hacked" is false.

Signal said in a tweet that it saw an uptick in usage in Eastern Europe and the rumor messages were often attributed to official government sources that read "attacks on Signal platform." (https://bit.ly/3vrXtoS)

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