There is no WhatsApp 'backdoor'

Re:There is no WhatsApp 'backdoor' by Veratyr on Saturday January 14, 2017 @03:04AM (#13397465)

That was just an example. You could also pair the key to a person by some other method, such as storing a copy of it on a storage medium other than their phone.

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Re:There is no WhatsApp 'backdoor' by zulln on Saturday January 14, 2017 @11:21AM (#13399071)

Requiring a external storage medium would kill the service. I think you have to separate a service made for the masses and a service with focus on security/encryption. For WhatsApp there will be some instances where you have to choose between security and convince, and they have choose the former, which is only naturally.

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Re:There is no WhatsApp 'backdoor' by Veratyr on Saturday January 14, 2017 @12:14PM (#13399351)

I didn't say it has to solely reside on the storage medium. The phone can keep a copy and a user can make a backup.

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