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Due to the introduction of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, a large number of users have flowed into the privacy-focused messaging app “Signal,” causing system failures. Signal has announced on social media that it has succeeded in rebuilding the system after accepting new users.
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy introduces a large number of user churn
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy has nothing to do with chat and profile information of general users, it is about how to store data of businesses that use WhatsApp as part of customer service, but personal information will be leaked to Facebook. Misinformation was spreading, causing a large amount of user churn.
WhatsApp, which took the situation seriously, announced that it would extend the approval deadline for the new policy from the initial early February to mid-May, but switching to a more privacy-based third-party messaging app is still irreversible. It seems.
Signal gains a large number of users but system failure occurs
Signal, an open source messenger software known for its high security level with end-to-end encryption of all communications, announced on Twitter on January 15 local time that a surge in users has caused system failures. ..
Signal is experiencing technical difficulties. We are working hard to restore service as quickly as possible.
— Signal (@signalapp) January 15, 2021
It is said that the app did not work normally for more than 24 hours, but the system seems to have recovered after that, “Millions of new users around the world, sorry to have kept you waiting.” Signal is tweeting.
Signal is back! Like an underdog going through a training montage, we’ve learned a lot since yesterday — and we did it together. Thanks to the millions of new Signal users around the world for your patience. Your capacity for understanding inspired us while we expanded capacity. Pic.twitter.com/cRNV8kVtdF
— Signal (@signalapp) January 17, 2021
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