This may look like a weird question btw.
I see constantly people here worried about digital security, I see people using Tor, deleting social networks, and just sharing the different levels of security that they use.
So I was wondering, how safe is Lemmy? Sure it doesnt collect info like Twitter and Meta does, but that doesnt mean its 100% safe. So what are the main problems we can have here? Is there anything the 3 letter agencies could exploit? Is there any preventive measures users could take?
If you’re worried about the alphabet orgs. Only use 2048 bit encryption or higher , meaning only use RSA/ECC for all communications. The alphabet orgs don’t care about forums like this because it low threat level.
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Yes you can read about that with NIST also. There was a ECC algorithm that looked pretty deliberate (Dual_EC_DRBG). SHOR’s theorem uses quantum computing we don’t have that yet. Also there is post quantum algorithms getting decided by NIST. No NSA can’t break RSA or ECC curves unless the key itself is too small or the RNG or PRNG was tampered with. Also PGP/GPG is safe , alphabets can’t crack or bruteforce these. Just use anything over 2048 bit and make sure you have a long “passphrase” not password encrypted private key. Also for ECC check your curves https://safecurves.cr.yp.to/. I am a crypto guy and alphabet doesn’t have enough computing power to bruteforce these keys.