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2024-07-18 11:56: Matrix security phrases/keys not set correctly for some users

#ufrstatus #stoerung Due to an error in the Element client, the security phrases/keys were not set correctly for some Matrix users. As a result, access to your encrypted messages could be lost after logging out and back in. Please check your encryption setup.

Dear colleagues and students,
Unfortunately, an error has recently occurred in the Element client. As a result, the security phrases/keys may not have been set correctly and you will probably lose access to your encrypted messages after logging out and back in. Fortunately, we were able to identify all users affected by this problem and write to you individually. We have provided step-by-step instructions on how to set up your security phrase or security key correctly.

You can check on page

https://ilias.uni-freiburg.de/goto.php?target=wiki_wpage_30078_1229029&client_id=unifreiburg#ilPageTocA210

whether you are affected by the error yourself and receive instructions on how to rectify the error.

How do you recognise whether you are affected by this problem?

A warning symbol in the form of a red sign with an exclamation mark appears next to the messages you have sent:


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If you have any questions, simply write to the Matrix Messenger Support Team:
matrix-support@rz.uni-freiburg.de

Thank you for your help and good luck with setting up the encryption.
Best regards,
Your Matrix Messenger Support Team