This is terrible. @WhatsApp should make users aware of this vulnerability and the implications for their privacy https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/13/whatsapp-backdoor-allows-snooping-on-encrypted-messages …
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@piamancini It's NOT a backdoor! Horribly reported story. Should just say turn on verify keys to fend off this ACTUALLY VERY HARD attack.4 replies 11 retweets 20 likes -
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@piamancini No, under quite complex conditions, adversary could see a few messages in the pipeline. Just turn on verify keys & you're fine.2 replies 2 retweets 3 likes -
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but I understand how it's not a backdoor if you can easily disable this from the settings. it's poor reporting, still an issue
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No; the threat described requires something quite complex and AT MOST would affect few messages for people without that setting.
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but people won't know to turn the setting on unless someone points them to it.
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which is my point. regardless of the bad reporting which I agree with
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Yes, people at high risk should be pointed this out. It's actually risks very very little... Also, you are warned, just posthoc.
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to support your point: Moxie's blog post on the article https://whispersystems.org/blog/there-is-no-whatsapp-backdoor/ …
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