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title: "This is why using open source software and avoiding lock-in are…"
date: 2017-01-13
source: facebook
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# This is why using open source software and avoiding lock-in are…

*January 13, 2017 · Facebook*

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[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/13/whatsapp-backdoor-allows-snooping-on-encrypted-messages?CMP=edit_2221](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/13/whatsapp-backdoor-allows-snooping-on-encrypted-messages?CMP=edit_2221){target="_blank"}
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This is why using open source software and avoiding lock-in are important.\
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\"Boelter reported the backdoor vulnerability to Facebook in April 2016, but was told that Facebook was aware of the issue, that it was "expected behaviour" and wasn't being actively worked on. The Guardian has verified the backdoor still exists.\"\
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Via @\[100001079341999:2048:Mark Arce\]
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