The simplest way to ensure your messages are safe from hackers like Salt Typhoon is to use an end-to-end encrypted app like Signal or WhatsApp, EFF’s @evacide told @NPR. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/nx-s1-5223490/text-messaging-security-fbi-chinese-hackers-security-encryption
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@philip_cardella @eff @evacide @NPR It probably is. AFAIK the problem is that it protects only message contents, not metadata, nor user data like contacts. It also bugs the user to make a backup on Meta's servers until the user agrees and I doubt many users pick strong passwords or even any passwords at all.
