Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, found himself in a digital controversy after being unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat with 17 U.S. government officials discussing potential airstrikes in Yemen. National security adviser Mike Waltz claimed Goldberg's number was 'sucked in' from another contact, a statement Goldberg disputed, insisting that phone numbers do not transfer without consent. Signal president Meredith Whittaker acknowledged the increased scrutiny on the app but defended its reputation as a secure communication platform. The incident raises concerns about privacy in messaging applications.