messengers

We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.

In response to EU regulations, WhatsApp will soon offer interoperability with other messengers. Do we need it? And is it secure?

The Nothing Chats app from Nothing Phone promised to be the iMessage for Android, but in less than 24 hours it was removed from Google Play due to a shocking lack of security.

Our researchers discovered spyware-infected WhatsApp modifications distributed through Telegram channels and websites with WhatsApp mods.

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

How to secure chats on your phone, and why encryption alone is not enough

We explain why it’s best not to use desktop versions of messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and the like.

Researchers have found vulnerabilities in the desktop client of the Signal messenger. Let’s see how dangerous they really are.

A few words about why Telegram isn’t as secure as its developers boast.

What to do if your secret messenger isn’t secret enough.

Another modification of WhatsApp has turned out to be malicious. We explain what’s happened and how to stay protected.

Users of the Signal messaging app got hit by a hacker attack. We analyze what happened and why the attack demonstrates that Signal is reliable.

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