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submitted 9 months ago by Thisfox@sopuli.xyz to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

Two questions.

My family insist on using Whatsapp for the family chats. I have to keep a copy on a device just so I can communicate with them. I do so under protest, as I was always told it isn't secure. My brother has just said

"oh Whatsapp is encrypted, it's perfectly secure".

First, is it actually as encrypted and safe as my brother claims? That would solve everything.

Second, if it isn't, where can I get some proof that we should switch to Telegram or whatever? Proof which doesn't make me look like a raving loony?

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[-] nIi7WJVZwktT4Ze@fost.hu 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Content of the Tweet if you don't want to click X links:

What #Telegram collects and stores:

  1. Unencrypted messages, photos, videos, and files
  2. Encrypted photos and videos from secret chats
  3. Phone numbers and contacts
  4. Metadata such as IP addresses

What #WireMin collects and stores:

  1. None.

#Decentralization #privacy

By @WireMin

this post was submitted on 29 Nov 2023
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