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Signal is a Snowden-endorsed app that you can use to make and receive encrypted voice calls and messages. Unlike the above-mentioned apps, it requires access to your phone number and address book.

The end-to-end encryption in this service doesnt allow third parties to spy on the users. Even the makers of this service (Open Whisper Systems) cannot see your conversations.

Signal uses AES-256, HMAC-SHA256, and Curve25519 to protect your communications. It also uses Signal protocol ( a.k.a Axolotl protocol) to encrypt each message individually.

You can use Signal as your standard text messaging (SMS) app. But if the recipient is a Signal user, your message will automatically be encrypted.

• WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a popular messaging application that allows you to communicate with other users using end-to-end encryption. You can use it to place encrypted calls, messages, or send any file you want.

It uses a mix of both known and obscure cryptographic protocols to secure your communications from malicious hackers.

When you start a new encrypted conversation, you will see a notification as follows: "Messages you send to this chat and calls are now secured with end-to-end encryption. Tap for more info." Now if you want to verify the authenticity of the person you are chatting with, go to options > View Contact > Encryption. Then ask them to scan your QR code or read off the numbers on their Verify Security Code window.

Like Signal, WhatsApp requires access to the phone number and the contacts.

Note: The code is not open to independent reviews, so you can only guess how safe it is. But many security experts are using it. What Im trying to say is, WhatsApp is might be secure, but Im not completely sure.



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