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nadim@infosec.exchange ("Nadim Kobeissi") wrote:
Addendum:
Signal should be a driver of new cryptography like it once was. Its initial success and influence stemmed from its pioneering approach to cryptographic innovation. The development of the Signal Protocol, which now underpins the security of not just Signal but also other major platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, was a groundbreaking achievement that set a new standard for secure communication. However, in recent years, Signal has lost its momentum as a driver of new cryptographic methods and standards.
The real cost isn't in making bad decisions: it's in not making good ones. The consequences of inaction can be just as severe, if not more so, than the consequences of making poor decisions. Signal’s current trajectory reflects a dangerous complacency, where the organization seems more concerned with avoiding mistakes than with seizing opportunities for improvement. This mindset has led to a failure to address emerging threats proactively and to capitalize on opportunities to enhance the platform’s security and user experience.
When an organization like Signal hesitates to innovate or to implement necessary changes due to fear of potential backlash or technical challenges, it creates a vacuum. This vacuum is quickly filled by adversaries who exploit the weaknesses Signal has failed to address, or by competing platforms, such as Telegram, that offer better UX but infinitely worse security guarantees.