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Signal is the No. 1 downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? (techcrunch.com)
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[–] [email protected] -1 points 15 hours ago (8 children)

Nah we good bro (I have zero objective data to back this up but I want to think it's true because I'd be too lazy to move)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago (6 children)

All kidding aside from the other comments, Telegram is not secure or private. It’s not E2EE by default and getting it enabled is per-chat and convoluted. Frankly, I wouldn’t even trust it with cat pics I send to the bros let alone private messages… not to be fear mongering but do yourself a favor and get off Telegram.

Signal, despite some criticism that it’s “Not private enough etc.”, strikes a balance between usability, privacy and security. It’s also miles better than Telegram on all fronts.

A big issue we have in the privacy community is that it’s easy to have an “all or nothing mindset”. Even small steps in the right direction can be hugely beneficial. So, Signal is great. Use Signal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

I also have signal but for now most of the criminals I need to communicate with are on TG

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Lmao even more reason to move away from TG tbh

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago

Well how would I go about my business then?

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