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German police read Signal and Telegram messages without breaking encryption
Original: German police read # Signal , # Telegram , # WhatsApp messages without breaking encryption https:// cybernews.com/privac
German police are reportedly able to read messages on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp without breaking encryption, apparently by exploiting linked devices. The technique targets devices tied to an account rather than the encrypted messaging apps themselves, raising concerns among privacy advocates about surveillance of secure communications in Germany.
Why now: The claim challenges the perceived security of popular encrypted messaging apps, alarming privacy-conscious users.
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- German police read # Signal , # Telegram , # WhatsApp messages without breaking encryption https:// cybernews.com/privacy/police-t elegram-whatsapp-signal-surveillance-linked-devices/ # cybersecurity # privacy # Germany # police · thenewoil@mastodon.thenewoil.org · 3
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