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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @kepford OP 15 May \ parent \ on: Don't Blame Signal: Humans Are Almost Always the Weak Link security
- Signal is fine for my uses
- I had a hard time getting people to use Signal. SimpleX would be starting over
- I'm not convinced SimpleX is better in any important ways.
- SimpleX does not solve any of the problems I outlined. If it does I'm all ears.
I like SimpleX. I have it installed and I hope it does well but its just still very early for them.
It has tradeoffs naturally, but I hate the idea of central server on signal and kyc phone required for registration. In regards to the other security problems it takes a huge effort to have people with graphene, calyx and etc...
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Yeah, the central server is a thing but if you trust the encryption that really doesn't matter as much. If you've used SimpleX much you will see how it struggles by comparison not being centralized.
I don't think everyone needs to be on Graphene or Calyx but rather the whole idea of the phone being secure needs to be countered with some humility. I run Graphene and have run Calyx and I love them. Honestly with most people it would be a huge win for them to not reuse the same password everywhere, use a password manager, and Signal or SimpleX on iOS or Android. Baby steps.
Not giving apps access to their location, their contacts, their fill in the blank.
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well I am more radical and will keep advising people to use simplex instead of signal, if they want to talk to me. And help those willing to install calyx, lineage and graphene.
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You do what you believe. Respect. Don't be a follower.
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