Hi. Have any of you used Session, Status and SimpleX messengers? They supposedly offer even better security and privacy because you don't have to give out your phone number. Do you have any experience of this?
Better than Signal?
SimpleX seems ok, if you use a VPN or Tor and have a disposable phone number or anonymous number then Signal is also ok. XMPP with OMEMO is ok as well.
To use SimpleX do I need a VPN or Tor?
Yes, you can host your own server with xmpp.
Conversations it's great, but i would like to choose my own algorithm rather Omemo.
Libre Threema is an option because don't enforce you to register a mobile number.
Matrix is an alternative too, justo avoid whatsapp and telegram.
Interesting topic.
Javcek You don't have too, however it is recommended to use a VPN plus Tor if you're able.
Icecube Yes, have been hosting my own XMPP server for more than 10 years now. XMPP is the way to go and would be a great choice if more people were willing to use it. Used OTR for many years then decided to go with OMEMO lately, it's a good option and has been tested by a lot of researchers.
I think I'll check out Matrix. Does it use google push for messaging or does it have its own implementation?
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Javcek Matrix is "an open network for secure, decentralized communication", not an app. Every Matrix-compatible app can use any notification system, including Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) by Google or Its own.
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Threema's developers downplayed 7 vulnurebilities found by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich: https://www.kaspersky.co.in/blog/7-threema-vulnerabilities/25074/
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The problem is that XMPP isn't really user friendly at all at a level where normies would ever consider using it. Conversations doesn't have a desktop app, for example.