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Why so pesimisstic. In a sane world (and probably in the world where they want to say "just use WhatsApp, we're better!") they'll say "This user is using an une
by netsharc 5y ago
Why so pesimisstic. In a sane world (and probably in the world where they want to say "just use WhatsApp, we're better!") they'll say "This user is using an unencrypted app. [Paragraph about how all your nudes and contents of bank account will be stolen]. Are you sure you want to send them a message?".
In a better world, something like https://otr.cypherpunks.ca https://otr.cypherpunks.ca could be implemented, where the user has control of their own e2e...
- baash05 5y agoAssume that.. where does the decryption take place? If not on the client app? Now WhatsApp builds in server side decryption. Next law: Turn on server side decryption for messages sent from user X. No need to tell them, their user agreement allows for it. I'm pessimistic, because if a government can mess up tech, they will.