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Latest posts by Purism (see all)

• FBI Raises Alarm on Encrypted Messaging Apps: A New Front in the Battle for Digital Privacy and National Security - May 13, 2025
• Privacy on Trial: Meta’s DOJ Battle vs. Purism’s User-Centric Philosophy - April 29, 2025
• PureOS Crimson Development Report: March 2025 - April 15, 2025

As attackers continue breaching U.S. telecom infrastructure, the FBI has issued a stark warning: Americans should move away from insecure SMS messaging and toward encrypted platforms. But the story doesn’t end there.

FBI’s Real Message: Encryption Must Be “Responsibly Managed”

The FBI encourages users to adopt end-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Messenger—but with a twist: they want “responsibly managed” encryption, meaning tech platforms should retain the ability to decrypt content when presented with a lawful court order.

Right now, Apple, Meta, and Google cannot do this, which law enforcement sees as dangerous, leaving them “in the dark” when it comes to digital evidence tied to criminal activity. On the other hand, the cybersecurity community warns that any form of backdoor access opens users to surveillance abuse and authoritarian overreach.

This debate underscores a larger crisis of trust—in both Big Tech and government agencies.

The Case for Secure, Decentralized Devices: Introducing Purism’s Librem 5 and Liberty Phone

While Big Tech fights over who controls your encryption keys, truly secure alternatives are quietly gaining ground: Purism’s Librem 5 and Liberty Phone.  Both are powered by PureOS, a fully free and open source OS based on Debian GNU/Linux..

• Made in USA electronics: The Liberty Phone electronics are assembled entirely in Purism’s U.S. facilities using a controlled, secure supply chain.
• No spyware, no backdoors: Purism devices use verifiable hardware and free software, giving you full control over your device.
• Hardware kill switches: Physically disable the microphone, camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and baseband radio—something no mainstream smartphone offers.
• Lifetime software updates: Unlike planned obsolescence in Android/iOS devices, your Librem 5 gets better over time with continuous updates.
• Real convergence: The same PureOS that runs on your phone also powers your desktop, making your phone a fully functioning PC in your pocket.
• App sandboxing: PureOS supports secure, sandboxed Flatpak applications, enabling you to run privacy-respecting messaging tools like Matrix clients, Jami, and other decentralized chat platforms—without relying on Big Tech servers or policies.

Whether you’re an enterprise user with supply chain concerns or a parent who doesn’t want your child using manipulative AI-infused chatbots, Purism offers a long-term digital freedom strategy—not just another app. These devices are built with user sovereignty in mind.

As the FBI pushes for backdoor access and Big Tech resists, users are left to decide: Do you want secure communications on platforms controlled by global advertising giants—or on devices you fully own and control?

In a world of opaque surveillance practices, Purism’s approach offers the transparency and control mainstream devices lack. It’s time to look beyond encrypted messaging apps and start thinking about truly secure digital ecosystems.

Purism Products and Availability Chart

	Model	Status	Lead Time
	Librem Key (Made in USA)	In Stock ($59+)	10 business days	Learn More Buy Now
	Liberty Phone (Made in USA Electronics)	In Stock ($1,999+) 4GB/128GB	10 business days	Learn More Buy Now
	Librem 5	In Stock ($699+) 3GB/32GB	10 business days	Learn More Buy Now
	Librem 11	Backorder ($999+) 8GB/1TB	Estimated fulfillment early May	Learn More Buy Now
	Librem 14	Out of stock	New Version in Development	Coming Soon
	Librem Mini	Out of stock	New Version in Development	Coming Soon
	Librem Server	In Stock ($2,999+)	45 business days	Learn More Buy Now