Russian entrepreneur and co-founder of Telegram messenger Pavel Durov doubted the security of platforms developed in the United States. During an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, he talked about his attitude towards such sources; The recording was published at: Youtube channel last.
During the interview, the programmer did not rule out the possibility that his electronic devices could be hacked. At the same time, according to Durov, even in the presence of such a threat, people will continue to use iPhone phones and devices with Android operating system (OS).
“After testing it in the US, I have very little confidence in US-developed platforms from a security standpoint,” the entrepreneur said.
In turn, Carlson noted the American leadership’s attempts to justify spying on the country’s inhabitants with the need to ensure their safety. However, as the journalist noted, security should be about people’s right to privacy and freedom from surveillance.
“But the government defines spying on you as security,” he explained.
Netizens before compared Pavel Durova with British actor Jason Statham.
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Source: Gazeta
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