I said it before on Mastodon. I'm reposting this again. Comparing #DeltaChat and #Matrix together, if you want hassle free and consistent messenger for private #E2EE chats, don't go for Matrix. DeltaChat is way better.

However, if you want something like a public forum, or a public chatroom, don't go for DeltaChat. Matrix is way better suited for that. And DeltaChat does not support public groups at all. In DeltaChat groups, there is no admin or moderator and everyone have got permission to remove or add the others.

I think I have to write a longer post on my personal blog about these two, comparing them together.

PS: Another Matrix encryption bug few minutes ago triggered repost of this.

#Element #IM #Messenger #Email #FOSS #opensource #freesoftware #free_software #decentralization #decentralized

Die Verknüpfung von #Signal mit einer Mobil-Nr. hat mich bisher u.a. von der Nutzung abgehalten.

Macht man damit nicht auch die gute Arbeit in Sachen Verschlüsselung und Datenvermeidung zunichte?

#Messenger #Chat

• Meine Firma und ich nutzen Threema für Unternehmen (2%, 7 votes)
• Ich nutze es aktiv privat (42%, 105 votes)
• Ich habe es installiert, nutze es aber kaum (33%, 81 votes)
• Nicht installiert (24%, 61 votes)

Signal is a secure messenger, but there are interesting alternatives, such as @matrix , @session , @delta , @simplex or XMPP …

➡️ matrix.org

➡️ getsession.org

➡️ delta.chat

➡️ simplex.chat

➡️ xmpp.org

If you’d like to learn more about these options, have a look at the responses to this toot.

#matrix #session #signal #XMPP #messenger #decentralized #tech #technology #OpenSource #FOSS #WhatsApp #security #InfoSec #data #safety

Session | Send Messages, Not Metadata. | Private Messenger

Session is a private messenger that aims to remove any chance of metadata collection by routing all messages through an onion routing network.

^Session

Thanx!

I would suggest a meme for switching #WhatsApp to #XMPP and a second one for WhatsApp to #Matrix@matrix@mastodon.matrix.org
#Chat #Messenger

Interessanter #Tipp von @marco@caneandable.social für #blinde #Matrix Nutzer:

#ElementX statt #ElementDesktop auf dem #Mac installieren. Das ist mit #VoiceOver besser bedienbar.

@matrix@mastodon.matrix.org @element@mastodon.matrix.org #Chat #Messenger #ScreenReader

in the next #ArcaneChat release: new option to control behavior of notifications of reactions and replies to your messages as well as the new mini-apps notifications in muted chats

don't lose important replies or reactions to your messages while keeping all the uninteresting chat flood/noise away 😌

#DeltaChat #email #decentralization #e2ee #messenger #chat #im

We asked and you answered! Here's Tuta's updated list of best WhatsApp alternatives in 2024 👏

Which one is your favorite? 🤔 Do comment below - or check out our detailed review first!

👉 tuta.com/blog/best-whatsapp-al…

#WhatsAppalternatives #Messenger #Privacy #Encryption

Der Messenger »Doctolib Siilo« richtet sich an den medizinischen Bereich. Direkt nach dem Start verbindet sich die App zu:
- Google Firebase
- Adjust (Tracking)
- Google Crashlytics (Analyse/Tracking)
- Google Firebase Remote Config
- Google Firebase Logging

Um Erlaubnis wird nicht gefragt. Besonders brisant: Das personenbezogene Datum (Google-Advertisting-ID) wird ausgelesen und an Adjust übermittelt. #DSGVO und #TTDSG Verstoß.

Genau so geht Datenschutz nicht. 🤷‍♂️

#doctolib #messenger #siilo

#Followerpower ist gefragt. Nachdem großen Update der Messenger-Matrix habe ich noch den Line-Messenger ergänzt. Ich bitte alle #Follower mal einen prüfenden Blick auf die Matrix zu werfen - insbesondere auf jene Messenger, die ihr selbst benutzt. Sollten Angaben nicht stimmen bzw. überarbeitet werden, so meldet das bitte. Entweder hier oder über die Projektseite.

messenger-matrix.de/messenger-…

#messenger #element #matrix #signal #simplex #telegram #line
#threema #viber #whatsapp #wire

The monocles chat update 1.7.9.5 is available on the Playstore with a Easter special offer 🎉 .

There are several new fixes and features like:

* Initial GIFs picker
* Animated Avatars (up to 100kb and 480px)
* Initial status image preview
* Better image quoting
* Little battery usage reduction
* Updated translations
and much more

play.google.com/store/apps/det…

A good weekend to everyone!

#playstore #encryption #xmpp #chat #messenger #monocles #monocleschat

monocles chat - Apps on Google Play

monocles chat - The secure and ethical chat client

^{play.google.com}

monocles chat 1.7.9.3 just arrived on the Playstore with awesome updates and on a great new level:

play.google.com/store/apps/det…

* Improve restore Backup
* No swiping anymore for commands and webxdc viewpager fixes several webxdc problems
* Initial stickers picker
* Bigger stickers
* Fix flashing emoji picker
* Fix commands view
And many more

Try it out with a WebXDC app of your choice:
webxdc.org/apps/

#monocleschat #monocles #chat #messenger #privacy #xmpp #webxdc

monocles chat - Apps on Google Play

monocles chat - The secure and ethical chat client

^{play.google.com}

Can we please use #MetaCrisis as hashtag for the current outage of #facebook #messenger #instagram #threads and possibly other #meta products?

#DoctorWho

#monocles chat 1.7.9 is released on the playstore with a lot of updates and improvements! (See comments below)

play.google.com/store/apps/det…

#xmpp #chat #privacy #security #messenger

monocles chat - Apps on Google Play

monocles chat - The secure and ethical chat client

^{play.google.com}

Guten Morgen. Wer sie noch nicht kennt, sollte unbedingt einen Blick in die Empfehlungsecke werfen. Diese enthält meine aktuellen Empfehlungen zu verschiedenen Themen wie Messenger, Werbeblocker, werbefreies YouTube, Passwort-Manager, Suchmaschinen und Co. 👇

kuketz-blog.de/empfehlungsecke…

#empfehlung #tracking #security #datenschutz #adblocker #android #youtube #messenger #linux #firefox #dns #unifiedpush #email #frankgehtran #thunderbird #passwortmanager #videokonferenz #vpn #suchmaschine

Empfehlungsecke

Die Empfehlungsecke beinhaltet aktuelle Empfehlungen zu Messengern, Browser-Add-ons und weiteren Themen • IT-Sicherheit aus Karlsruhe

^{Kuketz IT-Security Blog}

#Threema hat heute einen Blogpost veröffentlicht, der sich mit der Problematik der Google/Apple Push-Dienste auseinandersetzt. Vorbildlich! Von Signal fehlt mir so eine Stellungnahme noch @Mer__edith

threema.ch/de/blog/posts/push-…

#messenger #threema #signal #security #sicherheit #datenschutz #privacy

Push-Benachrichtigungen und Datenschutz

Seit einigen Tagen werden Push-Benachrichtigungen und deren Implikationen für den Datenschutz heiss diskutiert. Auslöser war der Brief eines US-Senators ans Justizministerium (DOJ), worin gefordert wird, dass Betreiber von Push-Diensten – insb.

^threema.ch

Databag, a tiny self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web, now supports UnifiedPush!

Find it on GitHub at github.com/balzack/databag

#databag #messenger

GitHub - balzack/databag: A tiny self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web.

A tiny self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web. - GitHub - balzack/databag: A tiny self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web.

^GitHub

Today, two open letters from academics on the scientific arguments against the current #CSS (client side scanning) initiatives have been released:

* The first (in English, internationally coordinated) one is online at tinyurl.com/CSAScientistsLette… and still open for additional signatures.

* The second (in German, by #Austrian academics) one is online at ins.jku.at/chatcontrol/ and explicitly includes law experts in addition to the arguments from a security, privacy, and AI perspective.

This debate is expected to gain new steam with #Spain taking over the EU council presidency, given recently leaked statements like "Ideally, in our view, it would be desirable to legislatively prevent EU-based service providers from implementing end-to-end encryption" (wired.co.uk/article/europe-bre…).

Please boost on any channels you deem adequate. The discussion is still open, and we have little time to bring it to a more rational level.

#csam #law #eu #privacy #dataprotection #privacy #humanrights #messenger #chat #chatcontrol #signal #whatsapp #telegram #threema #e2ee

Leaked Government Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption

In response to an EU proposal to scan private messages for illegal material, the country's officials said it is “imperative that we have access to the data.”

^{Lily Hay Newman (WIRED UK)}

RT @golem@twitter.com

#Bwmessenger: Vom #Messenger der Bundeswehr zum #Bundesmessenger glm.io/169472?s

🐦🔗: twitter.com/golem/status/15898…

SmallTalk is a minimal, modern, friends and family focused Android messenger. Heavily inspired by Whatsapp and Signal, powered by Matrix.

Its goals are to be reliable and stable, and have a tiny app size.

It recently started supporting UnifiedPush, and publishing beta releases on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/det…
And the IzzySoft F-Droid repo: apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/a…

You can find out more about it at github.com/ouchadam/small-talk

#matrix #messenger #chat #android #app #UnifiedPush #smalltalk

„SmallTalk“ – IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

Minimal Android messenger powered by Matrix

^{IzzyOnDroid App Repo}

RT @joerglohrer@twitter.com

In vier Schritten in die Matrix!
#Chat mit #Datenschutz
Hier erklärt mit @element_hq@twitter.com und @rpi_virtuell@twitter.com
#messenger #opensource #foss #decentralized #encryption #privacy #tutorial @matrixdotorg@twitter.com

🐦🔗: twitter.com/joerglohrer/status…

RT @Sami_Lehtinen@twitter.com

A new open #Matrix #server for all #Finnish users. Instant #messenger with global open #federation. pikaviestin.fi @matrixdotorg@twitter.com @pikaviestin@twitter.com

🐦🔗: twitter.com/Sami_Lehtinen/stat…

Pikaviestin suomalaisille

Suomalaisille käyttäjille suunnattu avoimeen Matrix-viestiverkkoon perustuva viestipalvelu, jonka avulla voit yhdistää ja käyttää myös lukuisia muita pikaviestimiä

^{Pikaviestin.fi ylläpitäjät}