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Lux | 4 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +8 
 Oopsies

https://stackdiary.com/signal-under-fire-for-storing-encryption-keys-in-plaintext/
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cryptowolf | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I don't think I've ever used the desktop version.
No harm done to mobile users.
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Ava | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 **According to cybersecurity researchers Mysk, the desktop version of Signal stores encryption keys in plain text, an issue that potentially exposes users to data theft.**

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deeznuts | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Huurrrr durrrhhh