Post #1224429
2026-03-11 14:32 UTC
@gianmarcogg03 @element Cybersecurity involves much more than just secure communication, i.e. end-to-end encryption. If confidential data is leaked, then that would be a security breach. Security services generally try to compromise your device, either through backdoors or malware, and read the decrypted messages directly. However, social engineering is often easier, especially if organisations do not provide additional security measures and training.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_security
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@danielittlewood@fosstodon.org 2026-03-12 16:37
@SilverOwl None of what you say is false, strictly speaking, but the described incident still does not constitute a "breach" of signal or whatsapp. (also, what is the point of vaguely gesturing at that wikipedia article for information security? do you think part of it supports your point?) @gianmarcogg03 @element