![]() Journalists should undoubtedly use Signal when security is a top priority, as the encrypted app is being developed by a security-conscious, non-profit organisation. In a policy change, Whatsapp has recently made all metadata accessible by its parent company Facebook, as well as increased its metadata collection scope. Other popular messaging platforms such as WeChat and Whatsapp are not recommended: as WeChat is not encrypted and is monitored by the Chinese regime, it must never be used to communicate sensitive information. ![]() Telegram is more widespread with 200 million users compared to Signal’s 40 million users. The most commonly used are Signal and Telegram, in operation for ten and eight years respectively and both available for free download on iOs (Apple) and Android (Google). Cybersecurity expert Ben Finn explains why journalists should prefer encrypted messaging application Signal, over other similar applications for the protection of themselves and their sources when communicating sensitive information.Įncrypted messaging applications are an imperative part of keeping your sources and yourself safe when executing journalistic work. ![]()
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