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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by ErKaf@feddit.de to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

When I press on some message to forward it, it shows me Random usernames of contacts I don't know. And it even shows some Mobile Numbers I don't know. For example, one number starts with +964 that's Iraq. I'm from Europe tho. These contacts and numbers are from all over the place.

Edit: This only happens on Signal Desktop. If I try to forward a message on Android it only shows my Contacts. And none of these unkown ones.

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[-] KLISHDFSDF@lemmy.ml 7 points 11 months ago

Likely because while simplex looks great and is very promising, it doesn't add much to the conversation here. Signal is primarily a replacement for SMS/MMS, this means people generally would want their contacts readily available and discoverable to minimize the friction of securely messaging friends/family. Additionally it's dangerous to be recommending a service that hasn't been audited nor proven itself secure over time.

[-] shadearg@lemmy.world 20 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

a service that hasn't been audited

Edit: provided link to audit

[-] KLISHDFSDF@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

awesome! I obviously haven't been keeping up. thanks!

this post was submitted on 26 Nov 2023
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