ISIS Develops Secure Android Chat App, Anti-Terrorism Network Says

ISIS terrorists are now communicating over a new secure Android app called “Alrawi.” The encrypted chat, discovered by Ghost Security Group, would make it harder for governments to spy on ISIS members.
ISIS Develops Secure Android Chat App, Anti-Terrorism Network Says
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ISIS terrorists are now communicating over a new secure Android app called “Alrawi.” The encrypted chat, discovered by Ghost Security Group, would make it harder for governments to spy on ISIS members.

Ghost Security told DefenseOne that the app has “encrypted communications features although rudimentary to Telegram or other more-company created ones.”

Reports say ISIS, known as the Islamic State or ISIL, is looking to use the app to recruit members, distribute propaganda, send encrypted messages, and publish videos and news updates. 

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