Re:“Why Using WhatsApp Is Dangerous“
by eatbitseveryday on Friday January 31, 2020 @07:21AM
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Sharing a URL with no meaningful supporting words isn’t pushing. What’s interesting, comparing to existing messengers?
Sorry, you are right. That being said, it's a remarkable approach to messaging. E2E, decentralized, can be used over WiFi, Tor, Bluetooth (In case there is a blockage)[1]. Has been pentest reviewed[2] before the first release.
Or to sum up:
"Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance."
Seems one of its biggest problems is it's probably not possible to develop an iOS client:
[1] https://briarproject.org/
[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17695266