Beyond Telegram: A Look at Alternative Private Messaging Apps
The arrest and indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities has led to renewed discussion about which messaging app provides the most privacy and protection for users. Despite its massive popularity, many critics say Telegram security is lacking. Government interest in privacy-preserving technology is intense, as criminals have been known to use encrypted applications to conceal their crimes. However, such tools are also vital to journalists, dissidents, and survivors of abus...