The Secure Signal
Short Reports on Outages, Threats, and Preparedness

Why Shielded Signals Still Matters, Even in the Age of “POC” and quantum encryption
Some new gadgets promise “nationwide coverage” and “quantum-secure” communication - until the grid goes dark. Shielded Signals was built for that moment, delivering real encrypted radio networks that never depend on cell towers.

Signal’s Quantum Encryption Upgrade Explained — and What It Really Means for Secure Radio Networks
The privacy-first messaging app Signal has quietly launched one of the biggest security upgrades in years: a quantum-resistant encryption algorithm. This update strengthens end-to-end protection and ensures that even future quantum computers won’t be able to decrypt your private messages.

When Networks Fail: What NYC’s Rogue SIM Factory Takedown Means for You
A major takedown in New York City revealed a rogue SIM card factory capable of undermining entire mobile networks. Incidents like this remind us how fragile our daily communication really is, and why resilient, encrypted alternatives matter.