messengers

In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.

One version of popular WhatsApp mod FMWhatsApp uses an infected advertising module that downloads Trojans to smartphones.

Everything you need to know about the privacy-focused messaging app.

We explain why secret chats in Telegram are a must, and how to configure security and privacy.

Dave and Jeff discuss a number of issues ranging from backdooring encrypted chats to POS malware and more.

A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!

One short message is enough to send a Sony PS4 into an infinite restart loop. Here’s how to deal with it.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

Avoid the phishing bait and protect your Telegram account

For a messaging app to be truly private, encryption is not enough. In this post we discuss the necessary features of private messaging.

When Google announced Allo, we thought the search giant was finally paying attention to users’ concerns about privacy. Reality turned to be quite different.

Facebook is going to use your WhatsApp data to tune its advertising, but for now you can opt out of this deal.

At the recent I/O 2016 conference Google announced Android N, Wear 2.0, new messenger Allo, voice assistant Google Home, and a laundry list of other tech miracles. What about security?

WhatsApp has just adopted the end-to-end encryption based on Signal Protocol. Kaspersky Daily explains, why it’s the good news and what are the real benefits for all of us.
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People encrypt their communications so strongly that governments cannot access it when there is a need. Is it really bad?

Mark Zuckerberg has officially allowed dozens of popular apps to operate within the realm of his Facebook Messenger

Today, regular instant messengers are hard to trust when it comes to privacy. There are, of course, safer alternatives, but are they able to substitute Skype and WhatsApp?