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PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 12 days ago

WhatsApp messaging app banned on all US House of Representatives devices

www.theguardian.com

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WhatsApp messaging app banned on all US House of Representatives devices

www.theguardian.com

PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 12 days ago
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Memo says cybersecurity office deemed WhatsApp a high risk due to ‘lack of transparency in how it protects user data’
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    Do NOT worry! After ANOTHER multi MILLION dollar donation from Mark Zuckerberg this App that’s been deemed UNSAFE FOR US INTELLIGENCE will be allowed on devices Again! What a Great and Not Corrupt government We have!

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    “You must use this odd fork of Signal that ‘archives’ messages… just don’t ask who has access to them”

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      it’s just so they can see who’s leaking war plans

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        Good point!

        But I can’t help but think about how breathalyzer testing would be cheaper.

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          you can attach a breathalyzer to your phone these days… so not too farfetched

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    “localhost tracking” idk what the big zuck was expecting everyone to cheer and say take my data

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      Fuck forgot whatsapp was meta, I am compromised so the dickbags

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        Fuck, me too. I barely even use it… uninstalled.

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        I don’t think you’re forced to use it.

        I’m certainly not - and surprisingly I’m still able to function and communicate with others.

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    So many zero clicks attacks through WhatsApp. Just way too much attack surface.

    And yeah, its Meta. That too.

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    I straight up do not know what WhatsApp is

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