Re:Signal: Will leave the EU market rather than undermine ou...
by prophesi on Sunday June 02, 2024 @04:15AM
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> I don't rely on Signals encryption, since there is no way to verify that it works in the way that it does
Totally. Not everyone is a cryptographer to review the code and ensure the app they're downloading is what was compiled by the aforementioned vetted code. That's what F-Droid and cybersecurity audits attempt to solve (and Apple's vetting process, though I think their mandatory $100/yr developer license is what drives malware off the platform).
The one reason to use Signal is privacy, and its replacement of Meta apps is under that umbrella.
Totally. Not everyone is a cryptographer to review the code and ensure the app they're downloading is what was compiled by the aforementioned vetted code. That's what F-Droid and cybersecurity audits attempt to solve (and Apple's vetting process, though I think their mandatory $100/yr developer license is what drives malware off the platform).
The one reason to use Signal is privacy, and its replacement of Meta apps is under that umbrella.