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@7eter@feddit.de to Privacy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago

Signal introduces usernames and phone number privacy.

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Signal introduces usernames and phone number privacy.

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@7eter@feddit.de to Privacy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago
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Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames
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Signal’s mission and sole focus is private communication. For years, Signal has kept your messages private, your profile information (like your name and profile photo) private, your contacts private, and your groups private – among much else. Now we’re taking that one step further, by making your...
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    Great feature, but if I’m reading it correctly, you won’t be able to chat with someone anonymously (because your profile will still be shared). Are there good apps for that?

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      SimpleX was the best for my purposes when I looked, but Briar is a compelling option as well.

      The case can also be made for element, but it lacks forward secrecy and honestly the app kinda sucks.

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      3•1 year ago

      SimpleX

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      2•1 year ago

      jami

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      Threema?

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