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Telegram with Matthew Green

Security Cryptography Whatever

CHAPTER

Decrypting Telegram's Security Protocols

This chapter explores the security features and challenges of Telegram's MT Proto 2.0 encryption protocol, emphasizing its lack of open-source transparency and the complexities of enabling end-to-end encryption. It critiques the app's non-standard key exchange methods and highlights the implications of outdated practices compared to more secure messaging platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. The discussion raises concerns about user trust and the potential vulnerabilities posed by Telegram's approach to secure communications.

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