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‘Surveillance is not safety’ — UK’s device scanning order faces privacy backlash
By Chiara Castro published
Signal warns that the ultimatum undermines end-to-end encryption

Canada’s Bill C-22: Why Signal, Apple, and top VPNs are fighting the 'surveillance' law
By Chiara Castro published
Big tech and VPN companies are demanding better protections for encryption as the government agrees to clarify contentious points.

iPhone owners urged to change this key privacy setting after FBI recovers suspect’s deleted Signal messages
By James Rogerson published
Potential security flaws in both Signal and WhatsApp have been revealed, but one of them is fixable.

Signal is being targeted by Russian hackers in a huge new phishing campaign, FBI says
By Sead Fadilpašić published
The campaign is allegedly already a success, as Russians access people's devices.

Russian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp, Signal accounts in 'large-scale global' hacking campaign
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Dutch intelligence says major social engineering campaign is underway and is apparently already reaping rewards.

Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives
By James Rogerson published
Whether your priority is privacy, customization, or other features, there'll be a WhatsApp alternative that suits you.

7 privacy tips for your Android device to avoid prying eyes
By James Rogerson published
There are all sorts of tools available on Android to help protect your privacy, from VPNs to secure folders and beyond.

7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users
By Jamie Richards published
A selection of yap apps for Android users

Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog
By Chiara Castro published
It's the latest blow to encryption in the UK

Three billion WhatsApp users are at risk - an expert has developed a tool that could spy on everyone, and you would never know about it
By Efosa Udinmwen published
A proof-of-concept tool exploits messaging app receipts to silently track behavior, drain batteries, and increase mobile data usage.
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