Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Signal vs. Telegram, Supply Chain Raids, Everyone Hates EvilCore
Apr 24, 2025
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Signal vs Telegram Security
- Signal offers strong encryption by default, while Telegram does not encrypt messages end-to-end unless manually enabled.
- Telegram has repeatedly lied about data sharing and suffers from poor encryption, making it unsafe compared to Signal.
Signal's Real Security Limits
- Signals' messages remain secure without advanced state-level malware, which can otherwise compromise any device.
- Usual surveillance reveals metadata but not message content unless social engineering tricks are used.
Atlanta Factory Trafficking Raid
- A U.S. factory near Atlanta was raided for suspected human trafficking and labor abuse involving foreign nationals.
- Victims lived in overcrowded housing and worked long hours for little pay, highlighting local trafficking issues.