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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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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Because they're not stupid and understand that government agencies could have a finger in the pie for any publicly available software in some way/shape/form? Paranoia keeps them in business longer.