Today’s Digital Landscape Metadata is one of the most overlooked security risks in modern digital communications. Adversaries no longer need to break into encrypted chats to understand your intent; all they need is your metadata. For government officials who deal with national security, foreign relations, or coordination of high-stakes operations such as international summits or VIP protection, these risks are a pressing reality. The tools used for communication and coordination can either support the mission or become the weakest link. The consumer-grade and even enterprise-class messaging apps that many governmental officials rely on, such as WhatsApp, Signal, Teams, or Zoom, all leave a trail: ...