What ‘classified' really means and why encryption isn't always secure
Encrypted doesn't necessarily mean secretive, especially if you add someone into a group chat by mistake.
Sound familiar? We've all heard about the Signal chat with US officials – and the journalist who wasn't supposed to be there.
This wasn't just a messaging mishap. It exposed something way bigger: Just how messy — and misunderstood — government secrecy can be.
In this episode of Pixel, presented by Joanne Serrieh, we breakdown what 'classified' really means and we unpack how America protects its secrets – and what happens when people confuse 'encrypted' with 'secure.'
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Encrypted doesn't necessarily mean secretive, especially if you add someone into a group chat by mistake. Sound familiar? We've all heard about the Signal chat with US officials – and the journalist who wasn't supposed to be there. This wasn't just a messaging mishap. It exposed something way bigger: Just how messy — and misunderstood — government secrecy can be. In this episode of Pixel, presented by Joanne Serrieh, we breakdown what 'classified' really means and we unpack how America protects its secrets – and what happens when people confuse 'encrypted' with 'secure.'
