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Why do criminals use their own encrypted messaging platforms, instead of using any of the recommended apps? (www.europol.europa.eu)
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Does that mean that other apps like signal for example have back doors?

Do criminals have a knowledge of exploits in the recommended messaging apps?

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[–] refalo 19 points 1 month ago

I think you're both right. I think the non-stupid people with successful self-developed systems simply aren't talked about, because they don't get caught, because they're not stupid.