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Don't use Wickr.

Proprietary crypto + an interesting target for NSA because of its popularity among ISIS = probably snake oil and at the very least makes you a target

"Career criminals recommend it" isn't a good indicator of security. Two things to consider:

1. Confidential informants exist

2. Being a high-risk individual doesn't make you a domain expert

Ask your drug dealers to explain why RSA encryption with PKCS1v1.5 padding is bad. If they can't, disregard their opinion on cryptography and privacy technology.



Yeah, I knew a dispensary owner who told me all about Telegram* and how it was "really secure" and how the feds couldn't get any of his messages. He was happy to switch to Signal once I told him a little more.



> telegraph

Telegram?


corrected, thanks


The hi-tech application, known as Wickr, is the latest in the long list of tools the death cult is using to lure Australian jihadis to join their bloody campaign.

Sure doesn't help when this is how the media describes a text messaging app.


Thanks a lot for the detailed answer.

I will be sure the take the discussion on RSA encryption with PKCS1v1.5 padding the next time I see those guys. Probably without mentioning ISIS..


I can almost guarantee their response will be, "WTF? Stop making words up, mate."




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