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Re:Evidence that the FBI can hack into private Signal messag... by TwoBit on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @09:40PM (#26097631)
Does Signal not encrypt its DBs when not in use and upon shutdown?

Edit: it seems that Signal uses db protection but in a way that fails for a cracked phone like this (?): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26096778

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Re:Evidence that the FBI can hack into private Signal messag... by pokoleo on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @10:12PM (#26097842)
Generally: If someone has physical access to a device, you can probably assume they control it.
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