Security

Decoding the hidden trade-offs of E2EE and usability
Decoding end-to-end encryption: Privacy vs. Usability. Read more about the trade-offs and how we work to solve them
Andreas Sisask
4/02/2026
Verifying your devices is becoming mandatory
From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted message on Element.
Andreas Sisask
19/11/2025
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.
Element Security
11/08/2025
End-to-end encryption
Many vendors claim to offer end-to-end encryption. Most don’t deliver.
Dr Patrick Alberts
27/05/2025
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.
Steve Loynes
3/04/2025
Running outdated versions of Synapse is a problem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.
Archie W
20/02/2025
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.
Archie W
31/07/2024
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
Steve Loynes
14/07/2024
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
Element Security
15/05/2024
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
Element Security
23/04/2024
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.
Steve Loynes
19/04/2024
Meet Element R: our new unified crypto implementation
We’ve created a common cryptographic library implementation in Rust - codenamed Element R - for all our Element clients.
Archie W
27/02/2024
Next
1 / 2

Be in your element.

Get started