WikiLeaks Releases Trove of Alleged C.I.A. Hacking Documents

Re:WikiLeaks Releases Trove of Alleged C.I.A. Hacking Documents by SamBam on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @12:31PM (#13812492)

What's wrong with it? They were able to bypass the encryption. They got the data without it being encrypted. How is that not bypassing encryption?

Furthermore, from the point of view of the end-user, the important point is that WhatsApp and Signal are not necessarily secure to use. The exact nature of the security hole is not as important for the vast majority of users.

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Re:WikiLeaks Releases Trove of Alleged C.I.A. Hacking Documents by spullara on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @12:35PM (#13812551)

The phone itself may not be secure. Maybe they should include gmail, schwab, camera, microphone, amazon and every other thing in their description. Literally this is FUD.

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Re:WikiLeaks Releases Trove of Alleged C.I.A. Hacking Documents by ruleabidinguser on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @12:41PM (#13812625)

These are the most relevant apps to use, it indicates that even when using security apps there is a problem. The message is "WhatsApp is not safe", its not relevant to most people why.

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Re:WikiLeaks Releases Trove of Alleged C.I.A. Hacking Documents by digler999 on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @12:45PM (#13812662)

And it's a rare case where FUD is absolutely applicable:

Fear that using a "secure" messaging app on your rooted phone will expose you to consequences.

Uncertainty that your communications are secure when using your phone with the "secure" messaging app.

Doubt that using the "secure" messaging app is secure.

yes, it's FUD.

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