diff --git a/telegram/2.png b/telegram/2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cbcf700 Binary files /dev/null and b/telegram/2.png differ diff --git a/telegram/3.png b/telegram/3.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..61f2b31 Binary files /dev/null and b/telegram/3.png differ diff --git a/telegram/index.md b/telegram/index.md index 72da031..a3aecb7 100644 --- a/telegram/index.md +++ b/telegram/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ gitea_url: "http://git.nowherejezfoltodf4jiyl6r56jnzintap5vyjlia7fkirfsnfizflqd. xmr: 4AVrC3LT4Ad7DCK5L8MDfWfMeiTqDYJnWDAKGE1jJNbn7pBmFGay81C5sKcci9pwkXRRBexM5JKyVUTEPWvvZTAJ3WeAAex --- -# Why can't you use Telegram privately +# Why can't you use Telegram to chat anonymously ![](1.png) @@ -19,33 +19,48 @@ other serious issues that compromise your privacy. Only the Telegram client code is open source, but that code is useless without the back-end closed-source programs and infrastructure. Those -core components are **controlled by a single company** that can be forced to -comply with authorities. In August 2024, Telegram CEO was arrested by -French authorities who demanded information on users of the app. He gave -in, showing the world that your private conversation, phone number, IP -address, pictures and so on are not safe. +core components are **controlled by a single company** that can be +easily forced to comply with authorities. In August 2024, Telegram CEO +was arrested by French authorities who demanded information on users of +the app. He gave in, showing the world that your private conversation, +phone number, IP address, pictures and so on are not safe. -A big problem is that messages on Telegram aren't encrypted by default, -so users are an easy prey. They could start a "secret chat", but that -feature is not available on desktop or web clients and would surely -raise suspicion. The problem with optional privacy is that it makes -users who opt out stand out in the crowd. +Telegram's funding depends on paid subscriptions and ads. Who can assure +you that in the future they will not expand their revenue streams by +offering you ads based on the things you send or training AI? + +What prevents Telegram employees, hackers or government agents from +reading your messages? Nothing. Messages on Telegram aren't encrypted by +default, so users are in the buff. Sure, They could start a "secret +chat", but that feature is not available on desktop or web clients and +would surely raise suspicion. Optional privacy makes users who opt in +stand out in the crowd. + +![](2.png) ## You will be tracked Better forget it if you want to be anonymous on Telegram. Before you can even start chatting you must provide a phone number, which can be -easily linked to your real identity. The only workaround would be to use -a burner phone. Even then, you would have to be technologically savvy to +easily linked to your real identity. As a workaround, you could use a +burner phone. But even then you would have to be technologically savvy to install a privacy-respecting open source mobile operating system and avoid being tracked by cellphone networks. Using a pseudonym and avoiding sharing personal information would be pointless at that point. -In short, it is practically impossible to use Telegram with privacy or -anonymity, so it can only be used for public use. If someone invites you -to use Telegram to discuss sensitive topics, refuse. Instead tell them -to do it in person or use an open source, decentralized and anonymous -alternative such as SimpleX. +The most bullet-proof method to protect your identity is [to pay for a +remote SMS verification with Monero](http://blog.nowherejezfoltodf4jiyl6r56jnzintap5vyjlia7fkirfsnfizflqd.onion/opsec/anonsms/). +If you fear that Telegram might ask you for verification again and you +want to keep using the same Telegram account, you should consider +renting a non-VoIP number. + +In short, using Telegram with privacy or anonymity is overly +complicated, so it's only recommended for public use. If someone invites +you to use Telegram to discuss sensitive topics, avoid entering the +lion's den. Instead tell them to do it in person or use an open source, +decentralized and anonymous alternative such as Briar or SimpleX. + +![](3.png) ## Why SimpleX