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> There are some people who push for an alternative called Telegram, which uses home brew cryptography instead of established standards. No, it might as well h
by ReverseCold 8y ago
> There are some people who push for an alternative called Telegram, which uses home brew cryptography instead of established standards.
No, it might as well have no end-end cryptography.
The crypto is only enabled for "Secret Chats" and Calls, and I have never seen anyone actually use the secret chat functionality. Using a secret chat limits you to one device and blocks features like bots, so most people don't want to use it.
- reitanqild 8y ago>> There are some people who push for an alternative called Telegram, which uses home brew cryptography instead of established standards. > No, it might as well have no end-end cryptography. Parent says cryptography, not end-to-end cryptography. Cryptography provides value even if it is not end-to-end (it limits the attack surface). There's a lot to say about Telegram, but can please stick to the facts?