Instant messaging
From a tech conversation:Does WhatsApp (WA) give out info to polices?
The general understanding is that WA don't give out communications content to police.
They give out communications metadata to police, and the metadata they give out is substantial, since things like group name, description and icon are cons
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Telegram founder: France bans Pawel Durow from business trip to the USA
Telegram CEO under investigation in France can't leave without permission. His request to travel to the US was denied by French authorities amid ongoing probe.
Telegram-Gründer: Frankreich untersagt Pawel Durow Geschäftsreise in die USA
Gegen den Chef des Telegram-Messengers wird in Frankreich ermittelt, er darf nur mit Genehmigung ausreisen. Für einen Flug in die USA wurde die nicht gegeben.
Lately I'm having issues with #Signal. Messages are delivered up to 2 hours later. It looks like it happens more often on mobile networks compared to WiFi, but delays are experienced on the latter too.
What would be a valid IM app alternative? No products preferably.
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Spyware attack on WhatsApp: 168 million US dollars in damages for Meta
Because the NSO Group violated laws with spyware attacks on WhatsApp and caused costs for Meta, the company is to pay 168 million US dollars.
Spyware-Angriff auf WhatsApp: 168 Millionen US-Dollar Schadenersatz für Meta
Weil die NSO Group mit Spyware-Angriffen auf WhatsApp gegen Gesetze verstoßen und bei Meta Kosten verursacht hat, soll die Firma 168 Millionen US-Dollar zahlen.
Signal affair: Modified messenger ceases operation after second break-in
The US government uses a modified app to communicate by signal. It is called TeleMessage, has been cracked twice and closed for the time being.