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Whatsapp Head: Telegram Is Not End-To-End Encrypted

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WhatsApp and Telegram are messaging apps in competition with each other.

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The head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, criticized Telegram's end-to-end encryption implementation and its lack of independent verification.

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Telegram's E2EE is not enabled by default, and it is not available for group chats due to backup issues.

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Telegram has its own criticism of WhatsApp, such as the lack of encryption in Google Drive backups.

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Both WhatsApp and Telegram have a vested interest in presenting their services as superior to the other.

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The Wired article cited by Cathcart recounts instances of Russian authorities accessing secret Telegram chats.

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Telegram's location API had a flaw that may have revealed users' locations within a radius of 3km/2mi.

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Telegram reworked the API, but it may not have fixed the issue.

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Users should be aware of the potential vulnerabilities of both messaging apps.

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Choosing the most secure messaging app may depend on an individual's specific needs and concerns.

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