Pavel Durov on Signal

If the FBI takes my phone they might be able to extract deleted messages from it. Which means I should definitely use Telegram Secret Chats for criminal activity instead of Signal. Well that’s easy to do, since I don’t do criminal activity and use my messenger to communicate with acquaintances, friends and family. About half of this communication is done in group chats. For those use cases, Telegram Secret Chats are impractical or in case of group chats impossible. I’m fine with Signal not being marketed or recommended towards criminals or for being suitable for criminal activity. If it can protect me from criminals and overly greedy companies, who are working with criminals (Malvertising), I’m happy with Signal.