Telegram Hands U.S. Authorities Data on Thousands of Users
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The number of data requests fulfilled by Telegram skyrocketed, with the company providing data to U.S. authorities on 2,253 users last year.

as if you needed more reasons to switch to Signal

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I’ve used matrix for the better part of a decade, and I get that reference.

That said, while the matrix crew have worked hard on the decryption issues, I’d much rather feel that particular pain on a federated network where I can change servers than be stuck with Signal if/when the single server’s policies turn evil.

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What do you do when you get that message.

Ive lost contact with friends because of that message. They just can’t read anything I send them anymore.

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I verify my sessions. its a hassle, but it’s getting rarer and easier.

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My contacts said they did verify their sessions. I never understand why this happens or how to fix it

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