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EU’s Chat Control puts security and privacy at risk

Since it was first proposed, the EU’s Regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse (aka Chat Control) has gained the attention of security experts, academics, civil society, and the private sector for all the wrong reasons.

ESS 24.05: now with Element Desktop MSIs!

In our most recent version of ESS 24.05 we’re pleased to offer a Windows MSI (Microsoft Installer) build of Element Desktop. Many larger customers prefer MSI files for software installation.

Security release: Element X Android (0.4.12) and iOS (1.6.7)

We have released security updates for Element X Android and Element X iOS to address a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw could expose server-side key backup private key material to Element's bug reporting ("rageshake") servers. The key material is only at risk when users submit a bug report from an affected

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Resetting the server-side key backup

What is the server-side key backup?The server-side key backup is an encrypted copy of your Matrix client’s message keys, securely stored on your Matrix homeserver. To ensure those keys can only ever be accessed by you, they are encrypted on your device, with a key that’s kept

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ESS 24.04 is the new LTS release

We're thrilled to announce the latest long-term support (LTS) release of Element Server Suite (24.04). This release represents a significant leap forward, especially for some of our larger customers who are using our previous LTS release of ESS which came out in October last year.

Partnership with BigBlueButton for Matrix-based virtual classroom

Announcing a groundbreaking collaboration between Element and BigBlueButton, marking a significant step forward in the realm of video conferencing technology in the education sector.

Security release: Synapse 1.105.1

Today we are releasing Synapse 1.105.1, a security release to fix a High severity vulnerability. We advise you to upgrade your Synapse homeservers to this version at your earliest convenience. The security fix will also be included in our long-term support (LTS) releases, made available for Element Server

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UNICC selects Element for secure communications

United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) has selected Element as its secure communications platform, following a competitive tender process.

Secure communications landscape is now ‘Established,’ says Forrester

The new Secure Communications Solutions Landscape Q2 2024 report, from Forrester Research, categorises Secure Communications as an ‘Established’ marketplace.

Showcasing TI-Messenger ESS at DMEA in Berlin

Element is joining Adesso at DMEA 2024 in Berlin, where we will be showcasing the TI-Messenger Element Server Suite (TIM ESS).

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