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by dijit 1597 days ago
When I say capability I mean the functionality currently exists to do that, it’s implemented and functioning, and the evidence for it existing is not a surprise.

If WhatsApp has the function for Facebook to read messages, then it’s not going to be a surprise when reversing the program to see that code; but if they claim that there is no capability to do that and you discover it then it’s much more damning.

Also; if functionality exists it’s easier to argue for a scope change… much easier than arguing for new functionality to exist.