Data Security , Privacy , Encryption , Government security , Critical Infrastructure Security BlackBerry survey reveals government security risks from consumer messaging apps April 22, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Government and infrastructure security leaders are placing their organizations at significant risk by relying on foreign-hosted consumer messaging apps for sensitive discussions, Tech Radar reports. A survey by BlackBerry Secure Communications found that 98% of security decision-makers in government and critical infrastructure across the US, UK, Canada, and Singapore use foreign-hosted platforms not designed for confidential communications. Notably, 83% use WhatsApp for sensitive discussions. This reliance is compounded by a widespread misunderstanding of encryption's capabilities; 88% of leaders are confident in their current setup, yet over half believe encryption protects metadata like location and IP addresses, and 47% think it prevents impersonation attacks. Furthermore, 41% assume communications remain secure even on compromised devices. The findings highlight a critical gap in encryption literacy and a dangerous overreliance on consumer-grade applications for high-security environments. The report emphasizes that encryption secures the communication channel, not the identity of the participants or the integrity of the device. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Ransomware Adaptavist Group investigates security breach amidst ransomware claims SC Staff April 22, 2026 The breach was detected in late March when an attacker exploited compromised login details. Government Regulations House OKs short-term renewal for surveillance program SC Staff April 21, 2026 Legislation that would provide a 10-day extension for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has been approved by the House, representing a setback for President Donald Trump and House GOP leaders, who had sought an 18-month renewal, according to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. Data Security Report: FTP protocol security gaps expose millions of systems SC Staff April 21, 2026 About half of 6 million internet-connected systems using the legacy File Transfer Protocol continue to lack encryption, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to SecurityWeek. Related Events Cybercast Beyond the Hype: The Cybersecurity Trends CISOs are Keeping an Eye on in 2026 On-Demand Event Cybercast Beyond the data perimeter: Why next-generation DSPM is the foundation for modern data security On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Anonymization Asymmetric Cryptography Byte Certificate-Based Authentication Checksum Cryptographic Algorithm or Hash Public-Key Forward Secrecy (PFS) Signals Analysis Stream Cipher Symmetric Key You can skip this ad in 5 seconds