Es ist wieder Zeit für eine Umfrage! Dieses Mal möchten wir von euch wissen: Welche Plattform nutzt ihr für Gruppenchats?
Falls ihr mehrere Plattformen nutzt, stimmt bitte für die ab, die ihr im Alltag am häufigsten verwendet. Sollte eure liebste Plattform nicht zur Wahl stehen, freuen wir uns über eure Kommentare.
Sobald die Ergebnisse feststehen, werden wir diese in einem Artikel auf GNU/Linux.ch auswerten.
PSA: we have seen the vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability.
After responsible investigation we have no evidence that suggests this vulnerability is real nor has any additional info been shared via our official reporting channels.
It looks like "youtube" is covered already, but any #scuttlebutt about that is appreciated. The knowledge about what's best or hot at any time is also federated 😕
> Messenger is a popular service so there’s presumably a not-insignificant amount of people that used the SMS/MMS integration to just have one messaging app. However, it’s likely not a core aim for the company anymore, especially with WhatsApp being the other big service it maintains. The deprecation is ultimately a win for Google and its continued RCS efforts.
@tcely
I never used Facebook Messenger, outside of the in-browser version when Facebook was a thing. I do feel for the people who were using it for SMS though.
I'm still a bit sore at #Signal / #SignalApp dropping support for SMS, because that was a way I could get people who weren't tech savvy to start using it with me, to increase the volume (and thus security) of E to E encryption in #EncryptedMessaging, but now I don't really have an option outside of Google Messenger.
I would seriously consider disabling "Generate Link Previews" feature in any critical communication applications you use. Such feature typically leaks some information about your device (typically at least the IP address). Such features also increase the attack surface for little practical benefit. #advice#privacy#infosec#foreshadowing
UPDATE: According to Signal there is no 0-day vulnerability:
"After responsible investigation we have no evidence that suggests this vulnerability is real nor has any additional info been shared via our official reporting channels."
source: https://nitter.net/signalapp/status/1713789255359619171
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Okay the cat is out of the bag: Signal app is said to have 0day in "Generate Link Previews" feature. Disable this feature until the fix is available. #0day#signalapp#vulnerability#infosec
@heiseonline Finde der Signal WhatsApp Vergleich ist hier sehr parteiisch dargestellt. Zum einen ist die Bearbeitungsfunktionen mit der History wichtig, da man sonst ganz leicht vergangene Gespräche verfälschen könnte ohne dass es ein Nachweis gibt dass es zuvor anders war. Zum anderen hat Signal zwar "nur" diese 24h, aber bei WhatsApp sind es gerade mal 15min., was natürlich nicht erwähnt wurde und ein ernomer Unterschied ist. Auf die Selbstlöschenden Nachrichten bezogen gibt Signsl dir viel mehr Freiheit und Auswahl als WhatsApp es tut.
Threema ist und bleibt der sicherste Messenger, der ohne Mobilnummer läuft daher 100% Anonymität bietet und den schon über 15 Mio. schlaue User gekauft haben!
Und Threema kostet für die ganze Familie nur einmalig 5 Euro !
Threema ist und bleibt der sicherste Messenger, der ohne Mobilnummer läuft daher 100% Anonymität bietet und den schon über 15 Mio. schlaue User gekauft haben!
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is honored to announce that Alexandra Asanovna Elbakyan, Library Freedom Project, and Signal Foundation will receive the 2023 EFF Awards for their vital work in helping to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation.
Meredith Whittaker, president of secure messaging service Signal, said a provision in the Bill focused on encryption had “significant issues” around the mass surveillance of private information.
Open letter to the UK government from over 80 national and international civil society organisations, academics and cyberexperts raising concerns about the serious threat to the security of private and encrypted messaging posed by the Online Safety Bill.
This community is dedicated to all things Signal Messenger, the open-source secure and private messaging app developed by the non-profit Signal Foundation.
If you use Signal a lot, you might want to change your PIN number. Maybe you’ve been the victim of hacking recently, or maybe you just want to keep one step ahead of the game and change your credentials.
Electronic Frontier Foundation to Present Annual EFF Award for Communications Privacy to Signal Foundation (www.eff.org)
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is honored to announce that Alexandra Asanovna Elbakyan, Library Freedom Project, and Signal Foundation will receive the 2023 EFF Awards for their vital work in helping to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation.
Signal's Meredith Whittaker: Breaking encryption while preserving privacy is 'magical thinking' (cyberscoop.com)
The Signal president spoke with CyberScoop about AI, encryption and the growing threat to privacy.
How Signal Works - Signal CTO Ehren Kret Breaks it Down (www.youtube.com)
Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill (www.independent.co.uk)
Meredith Whittaker, president of secure messaging service Signal, said a provision in the Bill focused on encryption had “significant issues” around the mass surveillance of private information.
Hackers Targeting Locations via SMS? Researchers Raise Alarm for WhatsApp, Threema, and Signal Users (www.the420.in)
Researchers warn of SMS vulnerability in WhatsApp, Threema, and Signal, potentially exposing user locations. Learn how to protect your privacy.
UK amends encrypted message scanning plans (www.bbc.com)
Extra oversight for powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images passed by peers.
Online Safety Bill: Civil society organizations urge UK to protect global digital security and safeguard private communication. (www.openrightsgroup.org)
Open letter to the UK government from over 80 national and international civil society organisations, academics and cyberexperts raising concerns about the serious threat to the security of private and encrypted messaging posed by the Online Safety Bill.
The Unofficial Signal Messenger Community (kbin.social)
This community is dedicated to all things Signal Messenger, the open-source secure and private messaging app developed by the non-profit Signal Foundation.
How to Change Your Signal PIN (www.alphr.com)
If you use Signal a lot, you might want to change your PIN number. Maybe you’ve been the victim of hacking recently, or maybe you just want to keep one step ahead of the game and change your credentials.