In a phishing attack on Signal's verification services provider, the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed, according to the company.

Signal said in a blog post that the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code used to register with the company.

It released a statement saying, "An attacker could have attempted to re-register number to another device or learned that their number was registered to Signal."

The attack is being investigated by Signal and Twilio Inc which counts over 256,000 businesses among its customers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-asks-people-to-use-signal-app-instead-of-whatsapp-and-facebook-over-privacy-issues-355704">Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk asks people to use Signal app instead of WhatsApp and Facebook over privacy issues</a>

Following the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy, Signal saw huge upticks in downloads from Apple and Google’s app stores.

Signal gained thousands of users after it was touted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for its end-to-end encryption that prevents any third party from viewing conversation content or listening in on calls.

In a bid to tightly control the flow of information, the Chinese Communist Party blocked the messaging app in the country last year.

Since 2014, Signal has been installed about 58.6 million times globally, according to mobile app analytics firm Sensor Tower.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In a phishing attack on Signal's verification services provider, the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed, according to the company. Signal said in a blog post that the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code used to register with the company.

In a phishing attack on Signal's verification services provider, the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed, according to the company. Signal said in a blog post that the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code used to register with the company. It released a statement saying, "An attacker could have attempted to re-register number to another device or learned that their number was registered to Signal." The attack is being investigated by Signal and Twilio Inc which counts over 256,000 businesses among its customers. Also read | Elon Musk asks people to use Signal app instead of WhatsApp and Facebook over privacy issues Following the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy, Signal saw huge upticks in downloads from Apple and Google’s app stores. Signal gained thousands of users after it was touted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for its end-to-end encryption that prevents any third party from viewing conversation content or listening in on calls. In a bid to tightly control the flow of information, the Chinese Communist Party blocked the messaging app in the country last year. Since 2014, Signal has been installed about 58.6 million times globally, according to mobile app analytics firm Sensor Tower. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Phone numbers of 1,900 users of encrypted messaging service Signal may have been revealed in phishing attack

After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed.&nbsp;

"We have recently become India's most popular app and are also trending as no. 1 on Apple (in 70 countries) and Android (in 35 countries) … Undoubtedly, India is currently leading our growth, with people adopting Signal in record numbers,” the app's Chief Operating Officer Aruna Harder told ThePrint.

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The official however did not share the specific number of people using the app in India.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/use-signal-how-elon-musks-tweet-about-the-app-benefitted-a-ngo-356260">'Use Signal': How Elon Musk's tweet about the app benefitted a NGO</a>

Harder also said that India has always been ahead than other countries when it comes to "adopting the best technology"' and endorsement of the app by business tycoons like Anand Mahindra and Vijay Shekhar Sharma has helped its case.&nbsp;

"As a country, India has always been ahead of the curve at adopting the best technology," Harder said.

"The tweets from millions of new Signal users, with big voices like Anand Mahindra among them, is just really amazing. We recently read that Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, PhonePe co-founder Sameer Nigam and Cred founder Kunal Shah have also begun using Signal."

Whatsapp is facing a lot of criticism after concerns were raised over the app's new security update that allows Facebook to collect Whatsapp's user data. 
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After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed.

After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed. "We have recently become India's most popular app and are also trending as no. 1 on Apple (in 70 countries) and Android (in 35 countries) … Undoubtedly, India is currently leading our growth, with people adopting Signal in record numbers,” the app's Chief Operating Officer Aruna Harder told ThePrint. Watch | The official however did not share the specific number of people using the app in India. Also read | 'Use Signal': How Elon Musk's tweet about the app benefitted a NGO Harder also said that India has always been ahead than other countries when it comes to "adopting the best technology"' and endorsement of the app by business tycoons like Anand Mahindra and Vijay Shekhar Sharma has helped its case. "As a country, India has always been ahead of the curve at adopting the best technology," Harder said. "The tweets from millions of new Signal users, with big voices like Anand Mahindra among them, is just really amazing. We recently read that Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, PhonePe co-founder Sameer Nigam and Cred founder Kunal Shah have also begun using Signal." Whatsapp is facing a lot of criticism after concerns were raised over the app's new security update that allows Facebook to collect Whatsapp's user data.

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Phone numbers of 1,900 users of encrypted messaging service Signal may have been revealed in phishing attack

India leading Signal's growth following WhatsApp user data row, claims COO