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Jacob | Five Eye Tea 1 year ago
You're misreading what I'm saying. Edward Snowden is one of the most hunted men by the US government, and yet he uses Signal, so that's all you really need to know about that part. If the government had access to Signal, they wouldn't need to hunt him so hard. They'd just get access to his information. It's not backdoored and that's proof. And no, the reason why they went after Telegram was because there was information that they could easily get from Telegram. They can't do that from Signal. They've tried and they failed. Again, if the government thought that they could get anything out of Signal, they would be doing the exact same thing they're doing to Telegram right now, but they realize they can't, so they don't waste their time. Instead, they redirect their efforts to compromising individuals opsec. That's the real threat to Signal: poor opsec. Detractors commonly point to the Tucker Carlson "hack" but that wasn't a hack or a flaw of Signal, that was a flaw in his own personal opsec.
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cryptowolf cryptowolf@nostrplebs.com 1 year ago
What can they get from end to end encrypted secret chats in telegram? nothing. not even with Durov in custody. That doesnt make me a supporter of Durov or telegram, just stating the facts. Since you insist on discrediting Simplex while glorifying Signal, here are some more facts for u... 1. User Identification Signal: Uses phone numbers and usernames for identification. SimpleX: Does not use phone numbers or usernames. Instead, it generates randomized user IDs for each conversation, which are sent via QR code or link. 2. Server Control Signal: Has a centralized server structure, with a single entity controlling the infrastructure. SimpleX: Offers decentralized servers, allowing users to self-host or participate in public servers. However, SimpleX still controls which servers are integrated into the network. 3. Metadata Protection Signal: Has a strong reputation for protecting metadata, but some users may still be concerned about the centralized architecture. SimpleX: Touted as having stronger metadata protection due to its decentralized design and use of one-way queues to mitigate communication correlation. 4. Disappearing Messages Signal: Offers disappearing messages (ephemeral messaging). SimpleX: Does not have this feature. 5. Self-Hosting Signal: Not designed for self-hosting. SimpleX: Allows users to self-host servers, providing greater control over data and infrastructure. 6. Popularity Signal: More widely recognized and used, with a larger user base. SimpleX: A newer, less well-known application, but gaining popularity among privacy-conscious users. Conclusion Signal and SimpleX cater to different user needs and priorities. Signal’s centralized architecture and familiar UX make it a good choice for those already invested in the ecosystem. SimpleX, with its decentralized design and focus on metadata protection, appeals to users seeking greater control and anonymity. Ultimately, the choice between Signal and SimpleX depends on individual requirements and preferences regarding privacy, security, and usability.
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