Why it’s time to drop WhatsApp and switch to Signal

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2021
  • In this episode, we explore why it’s time to drop WhatsApp and switch to Signal.
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  • @NinaWagner-Fors
    @NinaWagner-Fors 3 года назад +765

    Switched to signal and found my wife already had an account there which was very surprising

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +350

      Very intriguing... this is either suspicious or confirms that she's a keeper.

    • @avinash7978
      @avinash7978 3 года назад +40

      😂

    • @oOSilentNdeadlyOo
      @oOSilentNdeadlyOo 3 года назад +43

      Suspect bro!

    • @NOYBZ
      @NOYBZ 3 года назад +53

      There's an imposter among yall

    • @NitinPal101
      @NitinPal101 3 года назад +61

      she is hella sus!

  • @gqn2
    @gqn2 3 года назад +163

    The guy that made WhatsApp left the company after Mark bought it.
    Signal was started by the guy who made WhatsApp.

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +45

      Thanks for sharing. I would add a little context. Moxie started Signal but both him and Brian (from WhatsApp) founded the Signal Foundation (Brian donated 50M).

    • @TheGeorgiaMediaGroup
      @TheGeorgiaMediaGroup 3 года назад +12

      Yes. Find us a alternative to facebook

    • @NiekkieNick
      @NiekkieNick 3 года назад +5

      Why did he sold Whatsapp in the first place to the creep Mark F*ckerburg!?

    • @khmengsroksraetv
      @khmengsroksraetv 3 года назад +1

      Is it true?

    • @Princetheone.
      @Princetheone. 3 года назад +1

      @@sunknudsen what if that ugly monster Fuckerburg in few months or year make an offer that Moxie and Brian can’t refuse 🤣⁉️

  • @ryanarmishaw3305
    @ryanarmishaw3305 3 года назад +294

    Facebook is long gone. Years ago. Yesterday I dropped WhatsApp for signal, and convinced 6 family members to come with. Screw Facebook and WhatsApp

    • @earthredalert
      @earthredalert 3 года назад +24

      many people I know are bailing also - it is simply stupendous - telegram and Signal are gaining 10s millions of users a DAY. People are dropping Google search for DuckDuckGo etc...this is a revolution/revolt against big tech. It is nothing to do with Trump - people are sick of Big Tech's unaccountable power and arrogance.

    • @Abunyvic88877
      @Abunyvic88877 3 года назад

      Me too!!

    • @ShantSafarian
      @ShantSafarian 3 года назад +7

      @@earthredalert DuckDuckGo is way better when you are searching specific things. Just in general not annoying unlike google

    • @miraclechristian4369
      @miraclechristian4369 3 года назад +6

      Exactly! I've been slowly degooglelizing (if dats a word 😂) myself for weeks now! I use duckduckgo instead of chrome, i use hotmail instead of gmail nd i disabled all permissions for all google services on my device... D next step is to buy a phone dat doesn't have google services built in out d box....

    • @miraclechristian4369
      @miraclechristian4369 3 года назад +7

      The reason for such drastic move is an experience I had a few weeks back... I was doing some fiddling on my phone when i stumbled into my account nd i swear i had never been dat shocked in my life! All my web activities from as far back as 2015 was being saved! Note that between 2015 nd now i've changed devices about 6 times nd even d websites i visited then nd forgotten about were all literally logged in to my google profile! And my comments, all my liked videos... There were just so much i can't say everything here.

  • @NanaLeoM
    @NanaLeoM 3 года назад +55

    I deleted my instagram acc two years ago. and now deleted my whatsapp acc, and let me tell u something: GOOD RIDDANCE !

    • @AviationTV
      @AviationTV 3 года назад

      Good luck trying to get them to completely remove your data profile from their servers 😒
      Amazon are a nightmare for it.

    • @edowitch4703
      @edowitch4703 3 года назад

      How do I delete my Instagram account?

    • @NanaLeoM
      @NanaLeoM 3 года назад

      @@edowitch4703 help.instagram.com/370452623149242

  • @SathwikU_
    @SathwikU_ 3 года назад +135

    Wooow I've already dropped the whole Facebook ecosystem 😂

    • @elat9635
      @elat9635 3 года назад +2

      IG is my addiction bro, can't drop it. 7 years no Facebook though, 2 days no WhatsApp

    • @partyfavors9238
      @partyfavors9238 3 года назад

      Me too!

    • @tukamote302
      @tukamote302 3 года назад

      Me too

    • @electrology
      @electrology 3 года назад

      did you use Instagram? if yes then what app did you replace it with?

    • @HABXKD
      @HABXKD 3 года назад +1

      So many artists on IG, that’s why I can’t stop using it

  • @suninmoon4601
    @suninmoon4601 3 года назад +74

    "Do you trust Mark Zuckerberg?" Hell, no!!!

    • @suninmoon4601
      @suninmoon4601 3 года назад +1

      @GreenJordan 30 Signal works pretty well so far 👍🏽

    • @suninmoon4601
      @suninmoon4601 3 года назад

      @The Reaper Production I blame the parents--primum mobile.

    • @misyel1301
      @misyel1301 3 года назад

      No 😅

    • @Bruno43086
      @Bruno43086 3 года назад

      xD No Homo...

  • @espadasensei
    @espadasensei 3 года назад +47

    That's what I did. I notified my contacts and made the switch. Thanks for the infos as usual 👍🏻

  • @peachfuzz1978
    @peachfuzz1978 3 года назад +98

    We should also have a alternative to RUclips as well.

    • @user-eu5ol7mx8y
      @user-eu5ol7mx8y 3 года назад +8

      odysee seems pretty good

    • @GamesBurro
      @GamesBurro 3 года назад +5

      odysee

    • @dockumento
      @dockumento 3 года назад +9

      Let's not ignore Vimeo, a platform that it's intentions from the first moments of its birth was to promote actual professional, unique and artistic content. The amount of pure human expression you can find there is beyond your imagination. The "Staff Picks" section features every now and then very interesting film projects you typically don't see too often on RUclips. You have to dig very deep to find original content on this platform and thus lose your time doing so.

    • @niakum7813
      @niakum7813 3 года назад

      There is youmaker

    • @denisewarner8982
      @denisewarner8982 3 года назад +3

      New tube and biteshoot.

  • @drumpf4all
    @drumpf4all 3 года назад +65

    Great video. Ironically, just yesterday I deleted WhatsApp. Thank you.

    • @bhok1971
      @bhok1971 3 года назад

      How is that ironic ?

  • @Tahoe832
    @Tahoe832 3 года назад +111

    I dropping all technology and now will be just using pen and paper.

  • @vincentdufour9572
    @vincentdufour9572 3 года назад +11

    Sun thanks again for sharing, I have been downloading Signal, looks really fine, and about to remove What's App and notifying my contacts....Cheers!

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +2

      That's amazing Vincent! I am so very happy that, together, we're cleansing our lives from overreaching apps.

  • @NOYBZ
    @NOYBZ 3 года назад +60

    How am I gonna convince friends and family to switch when they don't care because "I got nothing to hide" or "whatever they wanna see they see, nothing they haven't probably seen before"

    • @NanaLeoM
      @NanaLeoM 3 года назад +7

      oh man I hear you! Mine too! They don't understand that this is dictatorship !

    • @Raez_XL
      @Raez_XL 3 года назад +16

      We call those people sheep on the eay to the slaughterhouse.

    • @myfavoritethings6433
      @myfavoritethings6433 3 года назад +9

      That's the biggest problem and not only with friends and family, but it's the same with coworkers

    • @Savagehunter21
      @Savagehunter21 3 года назад +1

      same problem i am facing

    • @Savagehunter21
      @Savagehunter21 3 года назад

      @@VibezVideo yeah right...this is the only way to make them think the adverse effect of fb algorithm in coming time,

  • @saysbeza
    @saysbeza 3 года назад +9

    Glad I came across your channel, subscribed !

  • @ashishpatel350
    @ashishpatel350 3 года назад +47

    The time to switch is now.
    It's now or never
    You should do a video on social media platforms you'd use or recommend

    • @food2430
      @food2430 3 года назад

      ok pakalu papito

    • @mrcvry
      @mrcvry 3 года назад +2

      I recommend your local pub. 😉

  • @bcol127
    @bcol127 3 года назад

    Hey Sun, thanks for the great video. It’s awesome to see the number of views this has and your sub count is shooting up along side. I’ve been binging a lot of your older videos and they’re extremely helpful.

  • @dezfyah
    @dezfyah 3 года назад +5

    Before Covid I was traveling and living in Africa and Kingston, Jamaica and everyone there uses WhatsApp as their main way to communicate. Facebook, Instagram are the main ways for most people to see the work that I'm doing in these poor communities. Its the main way I connect. I understand the security issues, but when you travel overseas, they are a lifeline. I do have Signal as well, but regardless of these security issues, they have been a lifeline for me.

  • @moelview
    @moelview 3 года назад +53

    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has pitched for downloading encrypted messaging app Signal
    Says it all

    • @richteabiscuit1854
      @richteabiscuit1854 3 года назад +7

      With JD attached to it....RUN.....& keep running!

    • @sungleong
      @sungleong 3 года назад +9

      Twitter is a pos, I am planning to cancel it next

    • @rotagbhd
      @rotagbhd 3 года назад +4

      He posted a picture of Signal being the new #1 downloaded app after Parler was colluded against. He's basically laughing at Parler getting blocked, not so much an endorsement for Signal (WhatsApp competitor) but a poke at Parler (Twitter rival)

    • @Raez_XL
      @Raez_XL 3 года назад +9

      Jack dorksey is a POS!

    • @Cre8teQ
      @Cre8teQ 3 года назад +3

      My issue with signal is, Dorsey parts owns it, hence the gloating...

  • @bradiosd
    @bradiosd 3 года назад +4

    Great summary, much better than mine! I switched to Signal a few months ago now but I'm still a little bit concerned Jack Dorsey is one the shareholders... I'm also moving away from all Google services too such as G Drive and G Mail. I want to move way from RUclips too but it's the only way I get the news! And most other platforms don't have the user base yet.

  • @kenleyTV1804
    @kenleyTV1804 3 года назад +12

    I recommend ProtonMail as well. Drop google

    • @veec4153
      @veec4153 3 года назад

      Thanks gonna download...

  • @Juliozz3
    @Juliozz3 3 года назад +7

    The hard part is convincing people who don't care about privacy to switch too... When everyone around you (here, at least) is using WhatsApp, it feels weird to say you don't use it. Rather, you're using an app they've never heard of...

    • @JP-bh7wb
      @JP-bh7wb 3 года назад +2

      Exact same problem for me, Its all well and good making changes and being super private, but if you can't communicate with anyone else whats the point?

    • @enkiimuto1041
      @enkiimuto1041 Год назад

      Hell, I can't convince people to even go to Telegram.

  • @Candysweetcandy
    @Candysweetcandy 3 года назад +44

    03:30 "There is nothing right about Facebook."

  • @R._L.
    @R._L. 3 года назад +7

    4:55
    "[...] misstep of humanity [...]"
    Nice.

  • @edcaklais8525
    @edcaklais8525 3 года назад +2

    Hello Sun, love the content, keep it up!
    I have learnt more and more from you about privacy and security. Before even watching your videos I didn’t use much social media however now I’m avoiding them all even more.
    Out of all the different social media platforms I want to use Instagram. I would love to see some videos deep dive into each platform and discus perhaps alternatives or ways to try and balance the convenience and privacy of each. Thank you!

  • @adcrane
    @adcrane 3 года назад

    Signal rocks, and it just keeps getting better. Switched months ago as I withdrew from FB, Twitter et al.

  • @SebaMene
    @SebaMene 3 года назад +21

    I trust Telegram. Been using it for years. I recommend it.

    • @thepinkrabbit1647
      @thepinkrabbit1647 3 года назад

      telegram is the same as whatsapp

    • @vinc4432
      @vinc4432 3 года назад

      @@thepinkrabbit1647 why?

    • @mr_imbrator
      @mr_imbrator 3 года назад +1

      @@vinc4432 its not creepted

    • @MrRRSODL
      @MrRRSODL 3 года назад +1

      @@mr_imbrator That's not true, it has end to end encryption.

  • @theotheraccount1962
    @theotheraccount1962 3 года назад +25

    Sun, thank you for this great video. I really enjoy your content. What I’d love to know is: if you’re one of the people who have used WhatsApp, facebook, and Instagram, how do we get out of it completely? Can we ask Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to delete any data they have on us or do we just have to live with the fact that it’s out there now? I know that there is a way to request deletion, but I wonder if you’d recommend a specific approach. All the best from Germany

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +33

      How do we get out of it completely? Great question! Let me give this one some thought.

    • @ultravioletleaf
      @ultravioletleaf 3 года назад +4

      Practically it's impossible due to amount of data and databases architecture. It's cost less to you to keep all this data than deleting

    • @mrcvry
      @mrcvry 3 года назад +7

      You could delete everything but facebook will keep a copy forever anyway. Just delete your accounts so no new messages are sent.

  • @cjalmighty
    @cjalmighty 3 года назад +2

    Signal is fantastic. I've been looking into Minds for social media and it seems great for privacy.

  • @saikrishnakondayagunta
    @saikrishnakondayagunta 3 года назад +1

    I dropped Facebook (Messenger Included), Instagram, and Whatsapp a couple of years ago and I'm so happy with my decision! Started using Signal a year back and I feel my privacy is back:)

  • @citybuks
    @citybuks 3 года назад +34

    That's the same thing WhatsApp said when they started and for now that's all fine and good, till signal sell to facebook and the story starts again.

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +23

      Thankfully, Signal cannot sell to anyone given it's a non profit. That being said, feel you. We have to keep and eye on the project and, some day, we will have to move once more.

    • @gianfc2001
      @gianfc2001 3 года назад

      Just installed signal on my iPad and pc after using on my iPhone for a few weeks, and nothing synced, missing parts of groups threads, missing private messages, I have one hot mess any idea of how to fix this issue and have everything sync correctly?

    • @Aviator168
      @Aviator168 3 года назад +1

      Since signal is non-profit. How do you think it is going to cover the cost of the bandwidth? Someone has to come up with the money.

    • @Aviator168
      @Aviator168 3 года назад

      @@gianfc2001 Not supposed to syn. Every device is a different entity. Messages send to that device can only be read from that device.

    • @nephytv
      @nephytv 3 года назад

      @@Aviator168 signal.org/donate/

  • @Withme-Iran
    @Withme-Iran 3 года назад +37

    They all say at the beginning it is safe and latter on all the info are out in the public. 😱😱

    • @finefranky
      @finefranky 3 года назад +3

      You just spoke my mind bro....I just researched the founder only to see he was supporting black lives matter and ANTIFA protests which made me reason he is uninformed libral who can't stand 5 minutes of CIA NSA pressure...if they could blackmail chief justice Roberts to become basically a puppet i don't think this signal guys can stand....well let's say for the time being let's have an alternative......meanwhile check out Kingschat

    • @nvignesh
      @nvignesh 3 года назад +1

      @@finefranky lol its open source, you can read the code and many governments already pressured signal to make a backdoor but they denied and were banned for being too secure

    • @misternobody6798
      @misternobody6798 3 года назад

      @@finefranky Doesn't matter if their servers get compromised since their client is open source and audited to encrypt everything before sending it on the internet, they will not be able to cheat. But yes for that you will have to at least once meet your friends and ensure that three shared id is the same.

  • @oussamawop9978
    @oussamawop9978 3 года назад +1

    Great video, I hope all my friends understand.

  • @kychemclass5850
    @kychemclass5850 3 года назад

    Yes. Privacy respecting alternatives to FB would be great.
    Your offer to research that is very much appreciated.

  • @vincylau8031
    @vincylau8031 3 года назад +7

    A lot of HongKongers (including myself) have switched from WhatsApp to Signal. More and more people have started to get MeWe in substitution to Facebook.

    • @ruggero1980
      @ruggero1980 3 года назад

      Yes.. yes.. yes.. stupidity, switching to Signal but keep using Facebook, Instagram, Tinder, Bumble and whatever else

  • @MrMonero
    @MrMonero 3 года назад +9

    Mate seriously your channel is amazing.

  • @spectator6964
    @spectator6964 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Sun! I have been telling all of my friends to make the switch. Some don't want to try....they have NO IDEA how draconian the new WhatsApp Terms of Service are....

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for caring and for trying your best to ignite change.

  • @xuxnx
    @xuxnx 3 года назад

    Thanks, Sun, for this oversight.

  • @pablotano
    @pablotano 3 года назад +21

    Please talk about alternatives for social media (facebook and instagram particularly). It is my only way to stay in touch with people i do not have the phone number but still nice to talk every now and then

    • @PhysicsViolator
      @PhysicsViolator 3 года назад +2

      Parler & gab & nap sack
      .

    • @Antizokker
      @Antizokker 3 года назад

      @@PhysicsViolator Parler has mostly right content and got banned

    • @sungleong
      @sungleong 3 года назад +4

      we need social media app made in Europe, they have better regulations against the tech companies.

    • @sungleong
      @sungleong 3 года назад +1

      @@Antizokker and twitter has mostly left content and not got banned?

    • @pablotano
      @pablotano 3 года назад

      @@sungleong yeah man! Im in spain so not sure any of this will be used here... i tried to sign up to gab.com but was crazy slow! No i read about mewe.. do u know about this?

  • @user-dw3gt5bj4s
    @user-dw3gt5bj4s 3 года назад +53

    Telegram is also better than whatsapp

    • @KJC2000
      @KJC2000 3 года назад +2

      Not true. It’s even worse than WhatsApp. Look it up!

    • @borealfox
      @borealfox 3 года назад +12

      @@KJC2000 Telegram is even far better than your slow niche app.

    • @dangbro
      @dangbro 3 года назад +8

      It is. Most people dont know its full potential

    • @miracoolgabrell
      @miracoolgabrell 3 года назад +1

      @@KJC2000 if you don't know telegram, don't comment

    • @nvignesh
      @nvignesh 3 года назад +1

      I just dont like telegram channels, im not comfortable with families using it where its easy to access porn and other stuff in channels

  • @HebrewsUK
    @HebrewsUK 3 года назад +2

    ALWAYS FELT FB IS LIKE SOMEONE PEAKING THROUGH YOUR LIVING ROOM WINDOW... people.said im paranoid ... all these years I've missing out ??? HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO... actually I love being right. Who doesn't!

  • @joshuahaynes2573
    @joshuahaynes2573 3 года назад

    I be used signal for a few years and I am glad I choose it over others now 😜

  • @veens.m
    @veens.m 3 года назад +4

    The only one who really love and thank WhatsApp at this moment is Signal 🤣

  • @danielbelmir0
    @danielbelmir0 3 года назад +3

    Here in Brazil i have signal to talk to my mother, telegram for some groups, and to talk with a few more people and whatsapp to talk to the rest of my family and other people. But I'm going to uninstall whatsapp, it might be tough in the beginning, but if enough people leave whatsapp, more companies will stop forcing people to use whatsapp for customer service. It's like now you're forced to use whatsapp, too many people use it for important stuff, I worked in the Brazilian ellection and we used whatsapp to communicate. This needs to end.

  • @linmay7396
    @linmay7396 3 года назад

    Dropping it right away. I don't have anything other than RUclips now, will not miss any of them!

  • @djsimplesoundsmusic8959
    @djsimplesoundsmusic8959 3 года назад +1

    New subscriber here love your content

  • @Emir.Erdogdu
    @Emir.Erdogdu 3 года назад +5

    What's really complicated about this is adoption. I would like to switch, in fact I had many alternatives already installed n my devices before this policy, but unfortunately if the people you talk to don't switch it means you are just out of the loop with your friends. In my country whatsapp is a really big and VERY frequently used, even some companies and some government services have whatsapp lines. Many people will message you over whatsapp if they have your number just by instinct. A big portion of society need to drop it for this to be a permanent solution.

    • @tanmay______
      @tanmay______ 3 года назад

      This really sucks. Getting people to adopt a new platform is super hard. All my college groups are on WhatsApp and we can’t do anything about it :/

    • @Rafa-yw8nu
      @Rafa-yw8nu 3 года назад +1

      And that’s the problem I just wanted to point out. We need an actual solution on how to move the masses to Signal or other apps from WhatsApp. Just explaining the privacy issues won’t do the trick because people prefer to be comfortable.

    • @dumkaz0r
      @dumkaz0r 3 года назад +1

      I have the same issue, I'm using Signal already for my text messages but I just can't drop Whatsapp because of my contacts that are using it. Also, if I would drop Facebook and Whatsapp, there would be no way for me to talk to my parents who are on the other side of the world than I am. So unfortunately, no dropping for me.

    • @NOYBZ
      @NOYBZ 3 года назад +1

      Make it a trend or get the cancel culture society people.
      At least they can do something useful

    • @VivekPayasi
      @VivekPayasi 3 года назад

      Yes, the network effect is definitely present. But if we don't switch now, then we might not get another opportunity when so many people are switching.
      The way I've asked people to migrate groups is to create the group (with 1 or 2 people) in the new platform and share its link in the WhatsApp group. All my family members (who are tech noobs) have switched to the new group. This way it is easier for them to join the new groups.

  • @RappersDelight808
    @RappersDelight808 3 года назад +4

    Telegram for me. I've never touched Facebook for years since it was just full of idiots and ads. As for WhatsApp, I've always hated it. Especially when you habe things like telegram. I've even stopped Instagram since 2011

    • @bhok1971
      @bhok1971 3 года назад

      Telegram is worse than whatsapp

    • @RappersDelight808
      @RappersDelight808 3 года назад

      @@bhok1971 if you're under 16 yes probably is. You can do some much more on telegram. Youre just upset its screwed you over, like all Facebook apps.

  • @lavieestbelle6068
    @lavieestbelle6068 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video.

  • @jonathandiaz1701
    @jonathandiaz1701 3 года назад

    I subscribed to you after watching this video 💯💯💯💯❤️👍🏼

  • @kamel3d
    @kamel3d 3 года назад +41

    I still love instagram I wish it was never bought by Facebook, I don’t know what can be an alternative to it :(

    • @jack27nikk38
      @jack27nikk38 3 года назад +3

      😥

    • @dhruvdesai2750
      @dhruvdesai2750 3 года назад +4

      Vero. can be an alternative

    • @Ash-ep1nz
      @Ash-ep1nz 3 года назад +2

      @kamel Labiad : there is an alternative..it's called VERO
      Download their app.

    • @user-lm8wv4gv6r
      @user-lm8wv4gv6r 3 года назад +2

      I have to many Internet friends on Instagram /:

    • @kevinba7981
      @kevinba7981 3 года назад +1

      MySpace

  • @JohnSmith-zo6ir
    @JohnSmith-zo6ir 3 года назад +7

    I was about to sign up for Signal and on sign up they ask for access to your contacts list and media.
    This means they can track you through contact list mapping and WiFi and Bluetooth triangulation.
    So why use Signal if you can be tracked?

    • @mryes8184
      @mryes8184 3 года назад

      How u think u will talk to people on ur contact list?

    • @ChrisEly
      @ChrisEly 2 года назад

      Just deny the request. Signal doesn't upload your contacts anyway, but better to be safe than sorry, correct?
      You can still use Signal by typing / pasting the number of the person you want to contact.
      I think the media permission is for choosing a profile image. But even profiles are encrypted and only people you message have the key to view that. It is also optional, as I recall.

  • @Kurt013
    @Kurt013 3 года назад +2

    I'm from Portugal and i face the same problem like others commenting here: it's EXTREMELY difficult to make people drop off WhatsApp and join Signal (or even Telegram; don't know which one is better).
    Now, it seems that Facebook/WhatsApp said is that this new privacy policy won't affect the Europeans due to the GDPR but the truth is that i already received the notification about the new privacy policy several times with the options "Accept" or "Not now"...
    We all know that they do that because they know many people don't even read, don't care, or by accident they hit the "accept" option...
    Due to GDPR, i don't believe they really care about it; if they can't go by one side, they try to go by other side.
    I've been trying to convince people to change but unsuccessful. Like a friend said: "Some years ago i tried to convince people to migrate from WhatsApp to Telegram but at some point i gave up because no one has do it".

  • @funnyfun5115
    @funnyfun5115 3 года назад +1

    What a smart move from Whatsapp. If I am not mistaken they are trying to add a transaction feature on the app that will be super helpful to millions of users who are on WhatsApp. For that reason they are making minor changes to terms and conditions. They will collect basic user info to facilitate the feature since records need to be maintained as to who is sending money to whom. However the communication data still should remain encrypted.

  • @carlosovni7100
    @carlosovni7100 3 года назад +10

    What about Telegram? I downloaded 3 days ago and is awesome.... I disabled google and chrome too...now...DuckDuckGo

    • @vinc4432
      @vinc4432 3 года назад +2

      Yeah you can do everything with Telegram

  • @jkim3275
    @jkim3275 3 года назад +3

    All my friends and family did it. Happy to be away from whatsapp and facebook

  • @somtovitus
    @somtovitus 3 года назад

    Good content. Subscribed.

  • @77Sherms
    @77Sherms 3 года назад +1

    Hard to leave fb ecosystem when friends and family use it. Also, I'm a self-taught developer. I use fb groups to learn and collaborate. It has a mature groups system and can be easier to get feedback compared to other platforms. Agree with and understand what you're saying though.

  • @iamzishank
    @iamzishank 3 года назад +16

    Please review to tutanota email service. I really appreciate your contents.

  • @adnanzaheer8950
    @adnanzaheer8950 3 года назад +8

    left Facebook. thanks

  • @Viluron
    @Viluron 3 года назад +2

    For me the biggest problem to dropping WhatsApp is simply that no one else of my Friends and Contacts in general really cares about their privacy and what data WhatsApp/Facebook is collecting about them. Im going to switch now too but lets see how it goes...

  • @mharris9655
    @mharris9655 3 года назад

    Thanks. I was looking for alternatives.

  • @zein4630
    @zein4630 3 года назад +5

    You always give us privacy guides and telling us about how apps can take over or know all our privacy, Thank you

  • @cosmicfxx
    @cosmicfxx 3 года назад +6

    How to get others to move to Signal? Many here haven’t heard of it

  • @nkemebenezer
    @nkemebenezer 3 года назад

    Helpful tip Sir. Thank you lots

  • @simplyballing1592
    @simplyballing1592 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the very informative video

  • @user-cd3vb1wu9o
    @user-cd3vb1wu9o 3 года назад +4

    love from india sun

  • @zm8242
    @zm8242 3 года назад +34

    I prefer Telegram. Groups(up to 200k members), channels(unlimited subscribers), stickers, games, unlimited storage, folders, 2GB file sharing, music playlist in background, etc.

    • @RosettaStonerd
      @RosettaStonerd 3 года назад +1

      more mature app, but still private ownership... so their business model can easily mutate...

    • @JohnSmith-zl8rz
      @JohnSmith-zl8rz 3 года назад

      I prefer apps focus on just one thing.

    • @GiLLyMGL
      @GiLLyMGL 3 года назад +1

      Telegrams for hoes man

    • @thepinkrabbit1647
      @thepinkrabbit1647 3 года назад +2

      SIGNAL IS BETTR

    • @vinc4432
      @vinc4432 3 года назад +1

      Don't forget the instant view of pages like Wikipedia and many other sites, and without advertising 😜

  • @famvoyage
    @famvoyage 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video 👌🏿

  • @SchafjuanS
    @SchafjuanS 3 года назад

    Love you bro.. totally agree 200%..

  • @colombiantom
    @colombiantom 3 года назад +3

    I feel people put too much emphasis in privacy when they are getting something for free. Servers cost money, making the app cost money, keeping and updating the app cost money, eventually the creators will want to monetize the app and either you have to pay directly for it, or you would be sold as the product. Signal might be secure for now, but then you would have to move to telegram, and then to something else.
    Maybe we are better off by paying for an app altogether, but most people wouldn't. Nothing is free. Also, Whatsappp has been doing this for a long time, this is not anything new, they only clarify things they were already doing with the latest update to the terms.

    • @michelleah939
      @michelleah939 3 года назад +1

      I totally agree with the statement this is just what I said today.

  • @saadplayz18
    @saadplayz18 3 года назад +41

    Rip, I downloaded the Telegram.... and now... none of my friends are switching to Telegram.... they don’t care about Privacy... my friends are soo noob and shameless. What I call them is “Facebook Sheep”. If you have similar issues... than call them Facebook Sheep. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @mrcvry
      @mrcvry 3 года назад

      I tell everyone that FB and WA is an intelligence test. If you use it you have failed! If they want to reach me they have to use something else. Most do use something else now.

    • @jonathanvital4143
      @jonathanvital4143 3 года назад +1

      I just don't give a fuck about my data

    • @vincenthui2968
      @vincenthui2968 3 года назад +2

      Also Instagram 👀, everyone around me are still using it🥸🥸

    • @mrcvry
      @mrcvry 3 года назад

      @@vincenthui2968
      Strange. I do not give away my photographs for free.

    • @vincenthui2968
      @vincenthui2968 3 года назад +2

      @@mrcvry you know, my friends was like”I don’t use WhatsApp or FB cause they will share our information”. HOWEVER!! They keep using Instagram and share a ton of pictures😂😂😂😂 I really can’t get that

  • @marthaceciliasierrasaenz5662
    @marthaceciliasierrasaenz5662 3 года назад

    You recommend telegram? Also for somethings that dont work in firefox I want to use vivaldi did you recomend it?

  • @maXXik1337
    @maXXik1337 3 года назад +1

    Never had FB (believe or not, it is possible), using a bit of Instagram, using whatsapp but i am about to drop it as soon as it's needed.
    People should start to care about their privacy WAY more. And it is not just about using this or that app, but also understand that ONCE you post something public, it is on internet for eternity (if it is interesting enough.... it can be downloaded, re-posted, shared, etc.).

  • @waytakaq
    @waytakaq 3 года назад +15

    I always used Signal but other messaging apps that I can suggest are Skype, Telegram and Session, but Session is for mass privacy, it uses the same technologies as signal plus some extras for more privacy and security. I hope you like it 😊

    • @misternobody6798
      @misternobody6798 3 года назад +8

      Skype is completely closed source, Telegram chats by default aren't end to end encrypted, Session is the only other option apart from Signal.

    • @waytakaq
      @waytakaq 3 года назад

      You have use it I am just giving like an option

  • @predaytor
    @predaytor 3 года назад +5

    Amazing content. I use Telegram, is it private?

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +6

      Great question! I have to look into Telegram more thoroughly. Have you watched ruclips.net/video/MxULcUA4B5U/видео.html

    • @ultravioletleaf
      @ultravioletleaf 3 года назад

      Only sec chat, it have e2ee (if you trust to telegram) in cloud chat - no, it have intermediate certificate on server, that's why you have all this sync between devices

    • @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz
      @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz 3 года назад

      no it's not. at least whatsapp it's encrypted

  • @ManeshThankappan
    @ManeshThankappan 3 года назад

    Hi. Great talk yours👍
    Let me ask a question. Regarding recent noise about privacy about whatsapp, i understand they collect some data phone number, user statistcs, or other with facebook for ads purpose. My doubt is whether they access our private or encrypted chats and based on that, giving ads in facebook or like that? Could give a clarification?

  • @meabdul3215
    @meabdul3215 3 года назад

    Thanks for the info

  • @CausticCreations
    @CausticCreations 3 года назад +29

    And moxie is a legend

    • @Chillmvster
      @Chillmvster 3 года назад

      Cool picture bro

    • @borealfox
      @borealfox 3 года назад

      Legend? The guy one day just wanted to do something for the world but ended up being funded by the government to make a secure service. 😂
      Legends are the ones who gave Putin the middle finger, risking literally their lives to protect their users privacy, like Pavel Durov from Telegram. That's a legend.

    • @CausticCreations
      @CausticCreations 3 года назад

      @@borealfox do some more reading mate. Fuck I don’t know, maybe watch an interview or a defcon talk. Legends come from all walks of life homey. Moxie has a pretty solid take on anarchism and technology. I hear what you’re saying doode, I just think you are a tad narrow on your definition of legends. I have met the man in person, he is even a very nice ma fukka too! Hope I didn’t offered you my doode. I just freaking love the man and his brain.

    • @CausticCreations
      @CausticCreations 3 года назад

      PS. Moxie is autonomous and has yet do bow down to the higher ups as far as I hear....I got big faaaaken ears

  • @SP-nn2zi
    @SP-nn2zi 3 года назад +4

    So to get off facebook and whatsapp, should i just stop using the account or deactivate the account or delete the account wherever i can? Please tell

    • @tanmay______
      @tanmay______ 3 года назад +2

      This

    • @shab-re5334
      @shab-re5334 3 года назад +1

      > so to get off facebook
      if you want to stop using Facebook, just un-install it, if you are on Android, and if it was pre-installed, search on how to uninstall pre installed apps on android through adb method, use add-ons on browser to stop you
      keep yourself busy with other social media site if you really want to use it
      go to privacy tools. io

    • @69skywalker72
      @69skywalker72 3 года назад +1

      Go to help center and tell them to permanently erase all of your data. I did that on whatsapp

  • @fionadarocha
    @fionadarocha 3 года назад +1

    Yes please Sun, please advise if there are any alternatives to FB...hating the fact that they have so much control. Thanks for your insightful video!

  • @zski1
    @zski1 3 года назад

    The best and most secure way to share pics and comments, is iphone's private social media with shared albums via imessage or Google photo links. You just select the pics. you want to share and create a shared album that you can send to all of your friends. They can comment and even add their own pics to the albums. You can invite more people and unsubscribe people as well. If you've never tried it, do so because it really nice and private, well between you and your contacts.

  • @vonvolts1751
    @vonvolts1751 3 года назад +3

    all ppl i know locally and from other countries are leaving FB,twitter and whatsapp, there's better options out there and don't feed the beast anymore.

  • @KibAJoel
    @KibAJoel 3 года назад +4

    I dropped fb and about to switch to signal Messenger.I think I'm addicted to insta 😅

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +2

      Feel you, it's very hard to leave these platforms. I would recommend trying an alternative for at least a few weeks in order to mitigate the withdrawal period.

    • @KibAJoel
      @KibAJoel 3 года назад

      @@sunknudsen I quit Twitter as well, I'm only on insta right now, if you know any better alternative please suggest me.

  • @MrRefael33
    @MrRefael33 3 года назад +1

    @Sun Knudsen 🤔
    What do you think on Mastodon as alternative?
    Can you do video about it?

  • @AnneLaureVincke
    @AnneLaureVincke 3 года назад

    Hey, great work, thanks a lot. I would definatly love it if you can do some research on a alternative to FB.

  • @NandoGigaba
    @NandoGigaba 3 года назад +3

    Your recommendation is Signal and everyone in South Africa is joining Telegram. Does would you recommend Telegram?

    • @Masters_Yukesh
      @Masters_Yukesh 3 года назад +3

      Telegram have so many features

    • @NandoGigaba
      @NandoGigaba 3 года назад

      @@Masters_Yukesh yeah. I’ve heard. Joined both last night.

  • @nicechordwiwi
    @nicechordwiwi 3 года назад +6

    I've just found this channel and I'm binge watching.
    Do you know the emerging, open-sourcey, block-chainy LBRY/Odysee video platform? I think as a privacy/security channel, LBRY really suits you. You should really sync your content there.

    • @sunknudsen
      @sunknudsen  3 года назад +2

      Hey, thanks for sharing. I agree I should look into LBRY. Btw, I do syndicate this content on a self-hosted PeerTube instance at peertube.sunknudsen.com/video-channels/sunknudsen_channel/videos.

    • @BaldricksTurnip1
      @BaldricksTurnip1 2 года назад

      Are you gonna change to Signal, you should.

  • @mrswilliamstoyou3325
    @mrswilliamstoyou3325 3 года назад +1

    WE need something LIKE facebook that you can have this privacy, have the games, the articles, etc.. I don't have a lot that I really wanna say to others as much as I just like being able to if I want, but mostly be able to read and respond to and talk about articles.

  • @fegodev
    @fegodev 3 года назад +1

    I deleted WhatsApp last week! Signal is way better, especially the desktop app that unlike WhatsApp, it allows you to call or video call anyone. Signal's encryption is the best, and it has such good reputation, that WhatsApp itself uses Signal's encryption protocol. FB Messenger "secret messages" also use Signal's protocol as well, and Google Messages beta also added signal's encryption protocol last month. Signal's the way to go.

  • @keenmichi755
    @keenmichi755 3 года назад +12

    Anyone got a recommendation on an alternative for Instagram?

  • @189Blake
    @189Blake 3 года назад +8

    I would quit Whatsapp and pretty much all Social Media only if it wasn't the only way to stay in touch with my family and friends, who don't give a fuck about privacy and use those all the time.

    • @pgplaysvidya
      @pgplaysvidya 3 года назад +1

      quit it and have a message on your profile / status that you aren't on whatsapp and to get signal in order to speak to you. that's what i've done
      thankfully my mom's boomer friends have all panic-left whatsapp. I got her (mom) on signal. Hopefully she gets her friends on that as well

    • @kathyfann
      @kathyfann 3 года назад

      Mark Zuckerberg owns. Several apps so better check out ownership before assuming anything

  • @anza3716
    @anza3716 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing this information. 👍😊I am very interested in how to deal with all the google apps. And how about duckduck?

  • @SethuSenthil
    @SethuSenthil 3 года назад

    I mostly use iMessage but for the non iPhone users I’ve been recommending Signal

    • @ChrisEly
      @ChrisEly 2 года назад

      If every iPhone user would just install and setup Signal, that would be amazing!
      I would like nothing better than to not use SMS/MMS with the Apple users in my contact list.

  • @rajdeepsingha3523
    @rajdeepsingha3523 3 года назад +2

    I want to switch to signal but no one I know uses it. So basically, I'll be alone.
    Any suggestions?

    • @bell828
      @bell828 3 года назад +1

      Promote the app to your friends and family

    • @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz
      @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz 3 года назад +1

      yes create another fake account and add your self. you will feel less lonely

  • @forza2pizzayt
    @forza2pizzayt 3 года назад +3

    I said this to my friends but they just tell me that we ain't leaving whatsapp as we used it for many years

    • @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz
      @AhmedAhmed-yu5mz 3 года назад

      @Vengapondy there is no safety issue here. dont start the drama

    • @forza2pizzayt
      @forza2pizzayt 3 года назад

      @@AhmedAhmed-yu5mz nah man they don't start a fight
      They say whatsapp is well known and signal is not so I can't
      I managed to convince one guy

    • @forza2pizzayt
      @forza2pizzayt 3 года назад

      @Vengapondy k

  • @henryfernandez2533
    @henryfernandez2533 3 года назад +1

    I already switched but I dont like how the Group Messages I send out have all the replies intersect with others in the group rather than replying to just the sender, Is there a way to fix that to where it works like the whats app broadcast feature?

  • @YousufIGhouri
    @YousufIGhouri 3 года назад +1

    No matter where you go there is no privacy when one uses the Internet in general

  • @anthonyreikai
    @anthonyreikai 3 года назад +3

    And what about telegram?

  • @bawabrian
    @bawabrian 3 года назад +8

    I know you're right but
    "Marzia, check your Signal."
    Doesn't sound as good... 💔

    • @arcanethink
      @arcanethink 3 года назад +1

      Let's not pick what we use based on a dead meme.

  • @jw_023
    @jw_023 3 года назад

    What maps app does everyone use as an alternative to google maps? I’ve tried maps.me and other foss apps but all seem to have a lot of missing places. I live in Las Vegas, USA as well so it’s not like I’m in a remote location.

  • @georgevideos1849
    @georgevideos1849 3 года назад +1

    Im gradually switching to ProtonMail are they as good as say they are?