Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by kough on Sunday March 13, 2016 @04:45PM
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Yeah, I knew a dispensary owner who told me all about Telegram* and how it was "really secure" and how the feds couldn't get any of his messages. He was happy to switch to Signal once I told him a little more.
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by some_furry on Sunday March 13, 2016 @04:57PM
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https://twitter.com/SoatokDhole/status/691567507581341697
I'm doing my part, too! :)
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by ycmbntrthrwaway on Sunday March 13, 2016 @05:09PM
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> telegraph
Telegram?
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by kough on Sunday March 13, 2016 @05:12PM
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corrected, thanks
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by themartorana on Sunday March 13, 2016 @10:48PM
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The hi-tech application, known as Wickr, is the latest in the long list of tools the death cult is using to lure Australian jihadis to join their bloody campaign.
Sure doesn't help when this is how the media describes a text messaging app.
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by throwaway0209 on Sunday March 13, 2016 @07:06PM
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Thanks a lot for the detailed answer.
I will be sure the take the discussion on RSA encryption with PKCS1v1.5 padding the next time I see those guys. Probably without mentioning ISIS..
Re:The Next Front in the New Crypto Wars: WhatsApp
by CiPHPerCoder on Sunday March 13, 2016 @07:36PM
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I can almost guarantee their response will be, "WTF? Stop making words up, mate."
https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/32hexp/a_secret_...
Don't use Wickr.
Proprietary crypto + an interesting target for NSA because of its popularity among ISIS = probably snake oil and at the very least makes you a target
"Career criminals recommend it" isn't a good indicator of security. Two things to consider:
1. Confidential informants exist
2. Being a high-risk individual doesn't make you a domain expert
Ask your drug dealers to explain why RSA encryption with PKCS1v1.5 padding is bad. If they can't, disregard their opinion on cryptography and privacy technology.