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Madhukumar Warrier

Elon Musk-Backed Signal Says Rumors About Hacking Amid Russia's Ukraine Invasion Are 'False'

Signal, a privately-held instant messaging app backed by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, has denied rumors that its messaging platform was “hacked and compromised.”

What Happened: Signal said on Twitter it saw an uptick in usage in Eastern Europe and added that rumors about the hack are “false” and part of a “coordinated misinformation campaign.”

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