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The article critically examines Telegram's claims of being an 'encrypted messaging app', arguing that while encryption is available, it's non-default and cumbersome to activate, rendering the vast majority of conversations unencrypted. The author questions Telegram's aggressive marketing as a 'secure messenger' despite its encryption limitations, and raises concerns about Telegram's access to user metadata, a common issue across messaging platforms.
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Is Telegram really an encrypted messaging app? →
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Matthew Green
Summary
The article critically examines Telegram's claims of being an 'encrypted messaging app', arguing that while encryption is available, it's non-default and cumbersome to activate, rendering the vast majority of conversations unencrypted. The author questions Telegram's aggressive marketing as a 'secure messenger' despite its encryption limitations, and raises concerns about Telegram's access to user metadata, a common issue across messaging platforms.
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