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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.