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Signal messenger wants to protect you from phishing with these new in-app changes

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  1. Signal added a new “name not verified” label to flag suspicious contacts and impersonation attempts.

  2. The app now adds extra confirmation steps for message requests to make phishing harder.

  3. Signal also shows in-app guidance telling users never to share PINs, registration codes, or recovery keys.

  4. The updates come after phishing campaigns targeted Signal users, including government officials and journalists.

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