Dropsafe

by Alec Muffett

Tag: whatsapp

Let’s all take a moment to consider that if — as demanded by Ofcom — encrypted messenger systems WERE actually monitoring conversations for words like: drone, bomb, explosive… all reports would currently be swamped

2025/06/02
I don’t have official confirmation, but I’m unilaterally declaring dibs on inspiration for this WhatsApp advertising campaign…

2025/06/01
I swear the #Eurovision song contest is the single best argument / thought-experiment against Messenger #interoperability under the EU Digital Markets Act

2025/05/17
Breaking WhatsApp or Signal encryption: a dangerous political chimera | Le Monde, via Google Translate

2025/03/05
Dr Jessica Shurson on the (perennial) arguments that “…if only you *knew* how bad CSAM abuse is” — you would be willing to give up secure & private instant messaging

2025/03/03
How does WhatsApp make money? | BBC News

2024/10/17
Via @TheEconomist, Rick Jones of the Britain’s National Crime Agency (@NCA_UK) asks “Why does a 13-year-old need [end-to-end] encryption?” | …because everyone needs good security, Rick /HT @ShashJ

2024/09/06
Hey, does everybody remember the “monopolistic” & “anti-competitive” WhatsApp blocking of Telegram links in 2015?

2024/09/05
WhatsApp could leave India over encryption battle | Rest of World

2024/05/02
Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans | BBC News

2024/05/01
“WhatsApp Must Act to Protect Elections” | Mozilla want to make WhatsApp painful to use during elections, because people are scum

2024/04/26
The WhatsApp group Smartphone Free Childhood was created […] in response to their fears around children’s smartphone use | … I think I can see several issues here

2024/02/17