Not all messaging apps are equal when it comes to encryption

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The arrest of Telegram's founder has made people more aware of which apps are encrypted and which aren't.

This has naturally created controversy, with many calling it politically motivated, an attack on free speech, and oddly enough, an attack on encrypted messaging.

Both apps support end-to-end encryption for one-to-one chats and group messaging by default and work on every modern smartphone.

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Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesFrance

Topics: Apple Things Encryption Encrypted Group Google Using Messaging Apps Telegram Complicity

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Published On: 2024-08-28 @ 04:22:08 (4 days ago)

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Reading Time: 5 minutes read

Sentences: 50 lines

Sentence Length: 17 words per sentence (average)

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