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Verifying your devices is becoming mandatory

From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted message on Element.

Coordinated Matrix security update

A new coordinated security fix for all Matrix server implementations is now published as part of the Matrix 1.16 off‑cycle spec update.

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End-to-end encryption

Many vendors claim to offer end-to-end encryption. Most don’t deliver.

Patrick Alberts

How Element protects against Signalgate style accidental invites

Element Server Suite enables the IT department to integrate Element with the organisation’s existing directory system to securely manage end-users.

Running outdated versions of Synapse is a problem

If you’re still using the old Apache-licensed Synapse version 1.98.0 or older, you’re running unsupported, vulnerable software.

ESS 24.07: Enhanced deployment health monitoring and next generation authentication

We’re excited to bring you Element Server Suite (ESS) 24.07, this month’s release includes several improvements to make your organisation’s Element experience smoother and more efficient.

Disney’s Slack breach tells an important story

News of Disney’s alleged Slack breach shows what can happen when organisations trust centralised communications platforms that don’t use end-to-end encryption

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 [https://spec.matrix.org/v1.10/client-server-api/#server-side-key-backups] private key material to Element's bug reporting ("rageshake") servers. The key material is

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Security release: Synapse 1.105.1

Today we are releasing Synapse 1.105.1 [https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/releases/tag/v1.105.1], 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

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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.

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