{"id":12409,"date":"2019-06-17T15:36:48","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T22:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/?p=12409"},"modified":"2023-01-20T16:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T00:49:10","slug":"best-encrypted-messaging-apps-to-keep-your-text-messages-private","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-encrypted-messaging-apps-to-keep-your-text-messages-private","title":{"rendered":"Best Encrypted Messaging Apps to Keep Your Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smartphones have truly revolutionized the way people communicate. Now, it takes less than a second to send messages around the world. But this convenience comes at a cost. If you want to keep hackers from reading your messages, the question is &#8211; which encryption app is best for you? Here are some of the top encrypted messaging apps worth considering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most text messages are sent over the internet, hackers are able to see those messages and steal private data from millions of people. If you want to keep your information private, there are apps that \u201cencrypt\u201d your messages, meaning they encode the data to hide it from hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, armies used similar techniques to scramble their messages so the enemy couldn\u2019t read them. In fact, the first computers were made by the Allies during World War II as a way to un-encrypt the Enigma code that Germans were using to send messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, encryption has gotten a lot more sophisticated, but it has also become more necessary than ever. Hackers can use the information in your message to steal your identity, or siphon all the money out of your bank account, or even ransom you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whatsapp\">WhatsApp<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp.jpg\" alt=\"Best Encrypted Messaging Apps to Keep Your Privacy\" class=\"wp-image-21675\" width=\"555\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp-770x672.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp-293x256.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.whatsapp&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Google Play Store<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong encryption for each message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular among mobile users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facebook owns it now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since WhatsApp started in 2009, it has become one of the top messaging apps, garnering a total of 1.5 million users. The good thing about it is that it was created with security in mind. Its end-to-end encryption is automatically available to all app users by default. That means you don\u2019t have to enable any configuration or navigate to a secret conversation menu to encrypt your messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp encrypts messages by creating a unique \u201clock\u201d for a user\u2019s messages, and only the sender and recipient have access to the unique key that can open it. As an extra security precaution, every single message sent through the app has its own unique lock-and-key combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of using WhatsApp is its popularity. Most users can probably find their contacts in the app and connect with them immediately. On the other hand, since Facebook has acquired WhatsApp, your data may be added to the pool of information that the social media giant collects from its users. They may not be able to access your messages, but they can still obtain other relevant information such as your location and phone model, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signal\">Signal<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-13005\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp.jpg\" alt=\"SignalApp\" class=\"wp-image-25017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp-770x467.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/SignalApp-210x127.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signal\u2019s open-source encryption protocol is regarded as the world\u2019s best for securing messages. (Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaldownload.org\/why-signal-private-messenger-is-more-than-a-messaging-app\" rel=\"noopener\">Signal<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><b>Pros<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple, easy-to-navigate design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super-strong encryption protocol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sender and receiver must both have the app installed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Signal has become one of the world\u2019s most secure messaging platforms, with its open-source, robust encryption protocol. Other messaging apps, including WhatsApp, even use this same protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some may argue that being open-source may expose its vulnerabilities to the public, it has played in Signal\u2019s favor, as more people can work on finding flaws with the algorithm and fixing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a user\u2019s perspective, navigating the app is relatively simple. It also supports multimedia content, such as photos, audio, videos, and other files. All of which goes from the sender to the receiver securely. Not even people from Signal can access their user\u2019s messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app also supports group chats and even disappearing messages (that expire after a set period). However, to take advantage of its security features, both the sender and receiver must have the app installed on their devices. Signal\u2019s security protocol won\u2019t come into play if only one of the users has Signal, since it won\u2019t be able to encrypt or decrypt messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-imessage\">iMessage<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-13004\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage.jpg\" alt=\"Encrypted iMessage app\" class=\"wp-image-13004\" width=\"666\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage.jpg 997w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage-770x384.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/imessage-210x105.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The built-in iOS messaging app iMessage already supports encryption. However, SMS\/MMS messages are not secured. You can distinguish between the two by the message color: blue for iMessages and green for SMS\/MMS. (Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ph\/HT207006\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Pros<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Default messaging app for iOS, no need to install<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverages Apple\u2019s security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works only among iOS users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not encrypt SMS\/MMS messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an iPhone user, you can rejoice in knowing that your built-in messaging app already supports encryption. There is no need to enable any configuration, as this comes with your iOS device by default. It works by having the private key stored in the device, rather than in the app. That means that only the receiving device can decrypt the messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can also take comfort in the fact that the service they are using is backed by a company that can secure and protect their encryption technology. One neat feature of the app is both iMessages and SMS\/MMS are accessible from the app. However, only iMessages uses the encryption algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-636099302\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/tech-support\/for\/mobile?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_Mobile-devices_General&#038;utm_content=Phone-frustrations-SQUARE\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mobile-Devices-General-Phone-Frustrations-SQUARE.png\" alt=\"Mobile Devices General Phone Frustrations SQUARE\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mobile-Devices-General-Phone-Frustrations-SQUARE.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mobile-Devices-General-Phone-Frustrations-SQUARE-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mobile-Devices-General-Phone-Frustrations-SQUARE-210x192.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"508\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facebook-messenger\">Facebook Messenger<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fb-messanger.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fb-messanger.jpg\" alt=\"fb messenger\" class=\"wp-image-21676\" width=\"555\" height=\"578\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messenger.com\/\">Messenger<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated into the Facebook Messenger app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports disappearing messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encrypted messages are separate from default messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using Facebook Messenger for a long time, it\u2019s no surprise that you have not used (even or heard about) its encrypted messaging feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The social media giant recently introduced this feature, and you will have to navigate around the app options to enable it. It can be accessed from the \u201cSecret Conversation\u201d feature, which will open a new conversation window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this feature conveniently integrates with Messenger, it can make your inbox messy, as more conversations will pop up when you have more Secret Conversations with your friends.<br>The disappearing-message feature is a neat addition to the already secure secret conversation, as these messages will expire after a selected amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s good that Facebook is attempting to catch up in terms of security in their app, but they have yet to find a way to make the feature easily accessible to users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-telegram\">Telegram<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-13003\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Telegram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Telegram.jpg\" alt=\"Encrypted Signal App\" class=\"wp-image-13003\" width=\"777\"  \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One noteworthy feature of Telegram is its slick, user-friendly interface. (Image Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/telegramapp.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Telegram &#8211; Google Play<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports key IM features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slick interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encrypted messaging is not on by default<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Telegram has a reputation comparable to Signal in terms of security. It can support key messaging features, such as sending multimedia messages, stickers, and group chats. It also supports disappearing messages, which are now a common trend with messaging apps. However, since its code is not open-source, its encryption algorithms have not been reviewed by the community. This can make some users wary of its security claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another drawback to Telegram is that the encrypted messaging feature is not activated by default. Users must be vigilant in getting the option turned on before sending any confidential information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We send all kinds of messages every day. Or perhaps we text our bank information to our parents so they can send us money. We even ask our kids to text us their address when we forget their apartment number. All of this information can be stolen and used by hackers for all kinds of internet scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you use a secret language to text your family and friends, you might want to consider downloading an app that keeps your private information just that &#8211; private.<br>If you&#8217;re concerned about privacy, check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-smart-speakers-for-privacy\">best smart speakers for privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-1914377117\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/promo.hellotech.com\/virtual-consultation\/?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_General-tech-ad_General&#038;utm_content=General-tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-General-tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR.png\" alt=\"General Tech Ad General tech questions SQUARE COLOR\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-General-tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-General-tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-General-tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR-210x227.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"599\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smartphones have truly revolutionized the way people communicate. Now, it takes less than a second to send messages around the world. But this convenience comes at a cost. If you want to keep hackers from reading your messages, the question is &#8211; which encryption app is best for you? Here are some of the top encrypted messaging apps worth considering: Since most text messages are sent over the internet, hackers are able to see those messages and steal private data [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":13008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17597,17583,17582,17593],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accessories","category-featured","category-mobile","category-staying-safe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.10 (Yoast SEO v20.10) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Encrypted Messaging Apps for Secure Communications<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Entrusting private information to messaging apps can leave your data vulnerable, so find out how can you avoid being a victim by using these encrypted apps.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-encrypted-messaging-apps-to-keep-your-text-messages-private\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best Encrypted Messaging Apps to Keep Your Privacy - The Plug - HelloTech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Smartphones have truly revolutionized the way people communicate. 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