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wolvoleoyesterday at 10:46 PM1 replyview on HN

That requires access to the actual phone and the unlock code in the case of WhatsApp (you need to identify to add a WhatsApp web client).

For telegram it's a bit easier yes, but the user can set up an additional password. I have done so of course. Note that telegram is not E2EE so they can give your stuff to the police at any time unlike WhatsApp and signal.

For signal I don't know as I don't really use it but i understand it works the same way as WhatsApp, scan a QR code and authenticate to the phone.

Also, with all 3 systems it's clearly visible when you look at the linked systems.


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xingpedtoday at 1:42 AM

It is possible to intercept text messages and phone calls in such a way that the recipient never even knows a text message or phone call was sent to them in the first place. SMS is an extremely insecure channel for handling authentication codes.

https://youtu.be/wVyu7NB7W6Y

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