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Threat model basics: who can't read your note (and who could)

Zero-knowledge protects you from us and from server compromise. It doesn’t protect you from everything.

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We design so that we (and an attacker with our database) cannot read your note without your password. We don’t log plaintext or keys. So: malicious or compromised server, subpoena for our data, or a DB leak—in all those cases, the note stays encrypted.

What we don’t protect against

  • Someone who has your password (phishing, shoulder surf, keylogger, or you shared it).
  • Someone with access to your unlocked device or browser session.
  • Malware on your machine that reads memory or clipboard.
  • A compromised or malicious browser extension.

What you can do

Use a strong, unique password. Don’t paste the password into the same channel as the link. Lock your device when you step away. Use a browser you trust and avoid sketchy extensions. Zero-knowledge takes the server out of the trust equation; the rest is up to you.