TariqFeb 21

Friend asked me about Signal, triggered by the ever growing concerns about US big tech.

They're not technical and I said I'd look into it for them.

I've never used it and upon install it asked for

1. Permissions to see my "contacts"

2. A phone number.

What? Why?

Can Signal be used without these?

#signal #signalapp #security #privacy #surveillance

Show threadAlex05
@rzeta0 💡 Why does Signal need your phone number? 📱
Your number acts as a secure identifier linked to your public key, ensuring end-to-end encryption remains seamless. 🔐
By optionally syncing contacts, Signal easily connects you with friends already on the platform without storing your address book on their servers. Private & convenient! ✨
#Signal #Privacy #Security #Messaging
Feb 21 at 11:03pmWeb
Show threadAlex05Feb 21
@rzeta0
Is "trust" enough for privacy? 🤔
Signal uses secure enclaves (Intel SGX) to hash numbers so they "can’t see" your data. But should we rely on server-side tech at all?
Alternative apps like Olvid or Session require NO phone number, removing the link to your physical identity entirely.
Is crypto-math enough, or is "zero data" the only true security? 🔐✨
#Privacy #Signal #Olvid #CyberSecurity #TechTalk