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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Joker@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@programming.dev

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Does that mean that other apps like signal for example have back doors?

Do criminals have a knowledge of exploits in the recommended messaging apps?

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[–] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

That's correct, you still need a phone number for sign up. between contacts you can use usernames.

So Signal has your phone number, your contacts only have it if you use your number instead ofgiving them a username.