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Briar
Open SourceGPL-3.0Secure messenger for activists and journalists with Tor support
Description
Briar is a highly secure messenger specifically designed for activists, journalists, and anyone who needs secure communication. Messages are synchronized via the Tor network, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth and can even be transmitted without an internet connection. Briar stores all data encrypted on the device and offers blogs, forums, and private groups. The project is developed by academic security researchers and has been extensively audited.
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Platforms
AndroidLinux
Replaces the following proprietary tools
WhatsApp→Briar
Slack→Briar
Microsoft Teams→Briar
Categories
Tags
#messenger#tor#sicherheit#aktivismus#p2p#offline#bluetooth
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