Many proprietary messaging apps claim to use end-to-end encryption, but does it actually matter if the source code isn't available? What's stopping it from generating keys in a predictable matter or simply uploading it to the server?
>>106989371what's stopping me from using gpg for everything?okay i admit i send cleartext when your mom comes calling for a weekend "visit"
>>106989371>Many proprietary messaging apps claim to use end-to-end encryption, but does it actually matter if the source code isn't available?No. And even if the source is available, unless you're reviewing the code yourself and compiling it yourself it doesn't matter. It is trivial to back door an open source app that is on the app store.
