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usonian

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17. I think this is aimed at government and business folks with sensitive info.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 11:34 AM

Dec 4

Apple to Apple and Google to Google texts are encrypted but messages from one to another are vulnerable, even with the new "RCS" protocol for richer content.

Signal is my alternative of choice, since WhatsApp is owned by Meta, i.e. Zuck, and I don't trust him as far as I can fart INTO THE WIND.

It also does video conferencing, and is not run by ogres; rather, by privacy advocates.

Do you trust Zuck, or someone with the colorful name Moxie Marlinspike?

Marlinspike every time.

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U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 4 OP

OK ReRe Dec 4 #1

I hear you. SamKnause Dec 4 #2

Express VPN Windy Apple Dec 4 #3

VPN? ReRe Dec 4 #6

All set !! Windy Apple Dec 4 #8

All right, all right, all right!!! ReRe Dec 4 #10

Try this Windy Apple Dec 4 #4

From the article, eg WhatsApp or Signal muriel_volestrangler Dec 4 #5

Those apps Windy Apple Dec 4 #9

VPNs only encrypt all traffic *between the VPN endpoints*. For this security issue, you'll want a secure messaging app. sl8 Dec 4 #22

So... Windy Apple Dec 4 #29

Supposedly Apple's and Android's default messages apps are encrypted BumRushDaShow Dec 4 #7

Android to Apple is not encrypted. Basso8vb Dec 4 #26

I have been going through the SMS/RCS migration nightmare BumRushDaShow Dec 4 #27

Signal is free and serious. But the people you text also need to use it for real encryption. I think ProtonMail LauraInLA Dec 4 #24

The other day rambler_american Dec 4 #11

I know, right? tanyev Dec 4 #12

They could cover your groceries with MSG. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 4 #13

Robohacking now thanks to AI Ponietz Dec 4 #14

Does China know I had a Walmart food delivery at 8pm last night? milestogo Dec 4 #15

My samsung phone did this with an automatic update. Jacson6 Dec 4 #16

I think this is aimed at government and business folks with sensitive info. usonian Dec 4 #17

That's what I was thinking but also to anyone involved in an election campaign BumRushDaShow Dec 4 #18

Since the trigger for this notice is the continuing (!) Chinese hack of telcos. I think it's aimed at business and govt. usonian Dec 4 #19

"I think it's aimed at business and govt." BumRushDaShow Dec 4 #20

Yup, I blew past 14,000 without noticing. usonian Dec 4 #21

The BumRushDaShow Dec 4 #23

I think there could actually be identity theft implications for everyone, though. When I think about some LauraInLA Dec 4 #25

Well, if they hack into anything I write they're going to be mighty, mighty bored. Vinca Dec 4 #28