The most secure and encrypted messaging apps for Android
Today, instant Messaging has been made easier and faster by the various messaging apps available. Almost everyone with an Android device has installed one messaging app or another. The most commonly used messaging apps include WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger. Due to privacy and cybersecurity concerns across the globe, messaging apps are at the forefront to ensure that their users’ data is secure.
However, not all messaging apps have implemented some of the best security features such as end-to-end encryption. End-to-end encryption is a security feature that allows only the sender and the receiver to see the message(s). Without end-to-end encryption, messages can be intercepted by cybercriminals. This piece highlights some of the most secure and encrypted Android messaging apps that you should know. | A previous related article highlighted how you can turn on WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted backup.
Threema
This is one of the most trusted and secure messaging apps used globally. You can enjoy end-to-end encryption for voice calls, group chats, status messages, and files. The app does not require your email address or phone number to register an account. Instead, it generates a unique Threema code that you will use.
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Signal
Signal is a free, instant, and encrypted messaging app that allows you to send and receive texts, and media files. Signal uses a privacy-preserving technology that is always enabled to ensure that no message is at risk of getting to unintended recipients. Signal also uses end-to-end encryption for their voice calling and texting services.
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Telegram
Telegram is commonly used as a messaging service by millions of users across the globe. Telegram has invested to ensure that all conversations are heavily encrypted. Telegram’s voice calls and group chats use end-to-end encryption to ensure that no information leaks to other parties. There is also an option to self-destruct messages, files, photos, and videos that disappear automatically after a specified time frame has elapsed.
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WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp, the most used messaging app, implemented end-to-end encryption in 2016. WhatsApp users can now have more secure communication. WhatsApp’s data encryption is top mount and does not store any client info within their servers. This means that if cybercriminals were to breach WhatsApp today, they couldn’t decrypt your conversations.
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Viber Messenger
Viber is a messaging service that allows users to send voice and text messages, photos, and videos to individuals and groups. Viber offers fully encrypted voice and video chats on mobile devices and major desktop operating systems. Viber has also implemented end-to-end encryption to protect one-to-one communication amongst its users. Recently, groups chats have also been secured using end-to-end encryption.
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