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US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency strongly endorses use of robust, unsurveilled End-to-End Encrypted Messenger software; it would be bizarre for #Ofcom to oppose this

2024-12-18 19:56:01+00:00

Note that client side “your message has been scanned for abusive content” scanning extends far beyond the warned-of metadata collection into content surveillance, thereby breaking end to end security:

General Recommendations



Apply these best practices to your devices and online accounts



1. Use only end-to-end encrypted communications.



Adopt a free messaging application for secure communications that guarantees end-to-end encryption, such as Signal or similar apps. CISA recommends an end-to-end encrypted messaging

app that is compatible with both iPhone and Android operating systems, allowing for text message interoperability across platforms. Such apps may also offer clients for MacOS, Windows, and Linux, and sometimes the web. These apps typically support one-on-one text chats, group chats with up to 1,000 participants, and encrypted voice and video calls.



Additionally, they may include features like disappearing messages and images, which can enhance privacy. When selecting an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, evaluate the extent to which the app and associated services collect and store metadata.
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