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Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government (www.theregister.com)

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[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 53 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Yeah, I'm going to take this with a massive dose of salt. At least, Signal has encryption on by default for people. Where Telegram does not.

[–] Clent@lemmy.world 22 points 6 months ago

Sounds like projection. Probably just got back from meeting with his Russian handlers and posted this to sooth their impotent rage.

[–] doona@aussie.zone 5 points 6 months ago

Even Facebook Messenger has E2EE on by default now. Pavel Durov talks a lot of shit considering Telegram still treats encryption as an afterthought.