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Signal

13 articles

Elon Musk's XChat: how secure is the new messaging app?
  • end-to-end encryption

XChat: what’s wrong with Elon Musk’s new messaging app?

We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • June 5, 2026

12 tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely
  • messengers

Messengers 101: safety and privacy advice

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • April 11, 2025

Protecting WhatsApp and Telegram accounts from hacking and hijacking in 2025
  • messengers

WhatsApp and Telegram account hijacking: How to protect yourself against scams

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • February 13, 2025

Security and privacy settings in WhatsApp
  • messengers

Setting up both security and privacy in WhatsApp

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

  • Alanna Titterington

  • June 7, 2024

Is it safe to message other apps from WhatsApp?
  • messengers

Messaging other platforms via WhatsApp: the pros and cons

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

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • April 19, 2024

Top apps for encrypted, private videocalls
  • privacy

How to host private videoconferences

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 15, 2023

Spyware versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play
  • Android

Spyware messengers on Google Play

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

  • Kaspersky Team

  • September 8, 2023

How to use encrypted messaging apps properly so as to keep your chats confidential
  • messengers

What makes a messaging app secure?

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

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • July 26, 2023

Why you shouldn’t use desktop messengers
  • messengers

Five reasons not to use desktop messengers

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

  • Alanna Titterington

  • March 7, 2023

How dangerous are Signal vulnerabilities?
  • vulnerabilities

Newly-discovered Signal vulnerabilities — how dangerous are they?

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

  • Editorial Team

  • January 25, 2023

Signal is secure, as proven by hackers
  • messengers

Signal is secure, as proven by hackers

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.

  • John Snow

  • August 24, 2022

How to set up security and privacy in the Signal messaging app
  • messengers

Signal to those looking for privacy

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

  • Ivan Kwiatkowski

  • July 2, 2021

WhatsApp switches to secure end-to-end encryption
  • Chat app

WhatsApp switches to secure end-to-end encryption

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.
Categories: Featured, News, Security

  • John Snow

  • April 6, 2016

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