#SecureCommunications: When digital cracks give attackers a way in

For too long, the security of digital communications has been treated as an afterthought - secondary to usability, cost, or speed. But nowadays, where geopolitical tensions and state-sponsored attacks intersect with everyday digital tools, secure communication is no longer optional. It’s critical.

In one case, over 6,000 classified German Army meetings were leaked online due to flaws in the video conferencing software used by the military. Despite the sensitive nature of the content, the platform failed to meet the necessary security requirements - ultimately compromising national defense operations.

Reports from the BBC and the Straits Times revealed that even basic call-ins were made over non-secure lines, highlighting the dangerous gap between convenience and operational security.

This case echoes other communication breakdowns. For example, Signal’s device-linking feature was exploited in phishing attacks, leading to leaks of classified U.S. war planning.

The lesson is clear: encryption alone is not enough. True secure communication requires context-specific design - especially in high-risk environments such as defense, government, and critical infrastructure. Because when tools are built for convenience rather than resilience, organizations pay the price. Sometimes in ways that threaten national security.

SalaX Secure Messaging: built for mission-critical communication

At SSH Communications Security, we developed SalaX Secure Messaging to address these challenges directly. SalaX Secure Messaging is an end-to-end encrypted communications solution purpose-built for sectors where privacy, compliance, and resilience are non-negotiable:

• End-to-end encryption with strong identity – Know exactly who you’re talking to. Every time.
• Deployment flexibility – Host it on-premises or in the cloud, with full ownership of your data.

By combining the Element communications platform with the decentralized Matrix open standard, SalaX ensures your messages, files, and conversations are protected by the highest standards of cryptographic security - without compromising usability or performance.

Try SalaX Secure Messaging for free

We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, invented by our founder Tatu Ylönen. As part of the celebration, you can try SalaX Secure Messaging free of charge until the end of 2025.  

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