[liberationtech] Signal ignores proxy censorship vulnerability, bans researchers

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Nothing is concerned just trollers want to damage the image of signal

Yosem Companys:
> The claims in this article are concerning if true. That said, I will note
> that I remain supportive of Signal's efforts, both because its founders and
> key developers have not only been longtime members of our community but
> also proven themselves time and again indispensable at helping high-risk
> activists in need, most notably during the Arab Spring.
> 
> ****
> 
> Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging platform was recently blocked by
> the Iranian government.
> 
> To help its users bypass censorship in Iran, the company suggested a TLS
> proxy workaround.
> 
> However, multiple researchers have now discovered flaws in the workaround
> that can let a censor or government authority probe into Signal TLS
> proxies, rendering these protections moot and potentially bringing
> repercussions for Signal users located in repressive regimes.
> 
> The researchers who reported these flaws via Signal's GitHub repository
> have been banned by the company with their reported issues removed.
> 
> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/signal-ignores-proxy-censorship-vulnerability-bans-researchers/
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