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SECURITY ALERT: May 2025 Telemessage breach exposed 60+ government officials’ communications
2025 Telemessage Migration Guide
A Critical Security & Compliance Decision

The TeleMessage Crisis: What Happened
Organizations have relied on TeleMessage for secure mobile communications archiving, but in May 2025, a devastating security breach exposed unencrypted communications from over 60 U.S. government officials and financial institutions. Therefore, immediate migration to more secure alternatives is not just recommended—it’s essential for regulatory compliance and data protection. In response please review the 2025 Telemessage Migration Guide.
Security Failures
- Hacker gained access in under 30 minutes
- 410GB of breached data exposed
- Unencrypted archived communications compromised
- Government and financial sector data at risk
Communication Breakdown
- Delayed incident notifications to customers
- Vague security bulletins from Smarsh
- Extended service suspensions
- Lack of detailed remediation plans or ETAs
2025 Telemessage Proven Migration Paths to Secure Alternatives
Telemessage Network Level Archiving Migration Path Options
REPLACEMENT 1: Secure Line (SL) Carrier Capture
Direct carrier-level SMS/MMS capture for Corporate Issued Devices without requiring apps.
- No app installation required
- 100% capture reliability
- Self-service portal
- Major carrier support
- **MUST DISABLE iMessage & RCS***
Secure Line Carrier (SL) Budgetary:
$199.00 Per User/Per Year
REPLACEMENT 2: Intradyn (DLA) iMessage Archiving
Device Level Archiving (DLA) Native Apple iMessage capture leveraging Apple’s encryption (Alternative to carrier capture for Corp and BYOD Devices)
- Apple’s native encryption preserved
- Native iMessage experience
- Automated onboarding in 3 minutes
- Federated Apple ID support
- Channel health monitoring
Device Level Archiving (DLA) Budgetary:
$399.00 Per User/Per Year
Telemessage Mobile Capture (FKA Enterprise Number Archiver, “ENA”)
REPLACEMENT: Secure Line (ALA) App Level Archiving
BYOD-friendly solution with Mobile Business Numbers (Bring your Telemessage numbers with you)
- Separates work and personal communications
- Voice and text capture
- Advanced compliance features
- International messaging support
- True group messaging
- Azure cloud infrastructure
- iOS & Android Support
App Level Archiving (ALA) Budgetary:
$299.00 Per User/Per Year
Telemessage WhatsApp Cloud & Phone Archiver Migration
Telemessage WhatsApp Cloud Archiver (WCA)
REPLACMENT: Intradyn (DLA) WhatsApp Archiving
Secure Linked Device Session WhatsApp Capture
- Native WhatsApp experience
- Automated reconciliation
- Connection monitoring
- Multiple archive integrations
- Channel health “ping” to keep alive
- Emoji and media preservation
(DLA) WhatsApp Archiving Budgetary:
$349.00 Per User/Per Year
Telemessage WhatsApp Wrapped Phone Archiver (WPA)
REPLACMENT: Intradyn (DLA) WhatsApp Archiving
Secure Linked Device Session WhatsApp Capture
- Native WhatsApp experience
- Automated reconciliation
- Connection monitoring
- Multiple archive integrations
- Channel health “ping” to keep alive
- Emoji and media preservation
(DLA) WhatsApp Archiving Budgetary:
$349.00 Per User/Per Year
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Easily CAPTURE & SUPERVISE Mobile Messages FOR COMPLIANCE
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Simple 3-Step Migration Process
Like any telecom migration, understanding and planning for the move is key.
Assessment
Work with a Solution Team Member to map a clear Telemessage migration path. Unlike inexperienced vendors we’ll set appropriate timeline expectations and any outages (ie Verizon Carrier Capture switching).
Planning/Provisioning
The Solution Team will guide you through all the provisioning paperwork setting clear timelines and implementation steps and pointing out newer SMS requirements (10DLC forms etc).
Migration
Execute a seamless Telemessage migration with a focus on user adoption (often overlooked), post migration support planning and transparent timelines.
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News Headlines
Top 2025 Telemessage Migration Guide News Stories.
Below are some of the headlines surrounding the 2025 Telemessage hack and security incident.
- Telemessage – Reuters – Hacker Who Breached Communications App Used by Trump Aide Stole Data Across USClick to Read – Exclusive investigation reveals over 60 government officials compromised in TeleMessage breach, including disaster responders, diplomats, and Secret Service members.
- Telemessage – The Register – TeleMessage Security SNAFU WorsensClick to Read – Latest developments in the TeleMessage security crisis, including ongoing investigations and escalating concerns about compromised Trump administration communications.
- Telemessage – Wired – How the Signal Knockoff App TeleMessage Got Hacked in 20 MinutesClick to Read – Detailed technical breakdown of the rapid breach methodology, including heap dump analysis and credential exposure that enabled the compromise.
- Telemessage – Bloomberg – Three US Departments Banned TeleMessage Over Security FearsClick to Read – Exclusive: Federal departments proactively banned TeleMessage after security assessments revealed technical inadequacies and concerning lack of transparency from engineers.
- Telemessage – Washington Post – Administration’s Altered Signal Chats Pose New Cyber RisksClick to Read – Expert analysis and Senator Wyden’s call for DOJ investigation into potential False Claims Act violations and foreign intelligence threats from TeleMessage.
- Telemessage – NBC News – TeleMessage Suspends Services After Hackers Claim BreachClick to Read – Breaking: Signal clone used by Mike Waltz and government officials suspends all services after credible hacking claims. CBP confirms immediate disabling of the app as precautionary measure.
- Telemessage – TechCrunch – TeleMessage, a Modified Signal Clone Used by US Government Officials, Has Been HackedClick to Read – Israeli company TeleMessage, owned by Smarsh, provided modified encrypted messaging apps to government and corporate clients before major security breach.
- Telemessage – New York Times – Signal Clone Used by Waltz Suspends Service After Security IncidentClick to Read – Premium coverage of how Mike Waltz’s messaging app choice led to broader security concerns and service suspension following ‘Signalgate’ controversy.
- Telemessage – The Guardian – Mike Waltz App BreachClick to Read – International perspective on the TeleMessage hack and its implications for Trump administration communication security practices.
- Telemessage – Bloomberg – TeleMessage, Messaging App Tied to Trump Cabinet, Investigating Cyber IncidentClick to Read – Financial industry coverage of the TeleMessage breach investigation and its impact on Smarsh Inc., the Portland-based parent company.
- Telemessage – Security Week – CISA Warns of Flaw in TeleMessage App Used by Ex-National Security AdvisorClick to Read – Critical vulnerability CVE-2025-47729 added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Despite encryption claims, app fails to protect archived messages from plaintext access.
- Telemessage – Dark Reading – CISA Warns of TeleMessage Vulnerability Despite Low CVSS ScoreClick to Read – Technical analysis reveals serious encryption flaws in TeleMessage’s Signal clone, allowing hackers to access archived government communications despite vendor’s security promises.
- Telemessage – 404 Media – The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was HackedClick to Read – In-depth technical investigation exposes how hackers trivially accessed archived government communications through TeleMessage’s vulnerable archiving system.
- Telemessage – Wired – CBP Confirms TeleMessage UseClick to Read – Customs and Border Protection acknowledges using the compromised Signal clone after hacker data reveals CBP employee information in breach.