How to Set Up Signal Private Messenger for iOS or Android - And Why You Need It Encrypted texts and calls: not just for movie spies and paranoid hackers! The app Signal has seen a huge surge in popularity since the US 2016 presidential election, when it became a go-to recommendation for people who might not want outsiders (like the government) reading their messages. It’s is a super-easy-to-use messaging application that works like any other texting program—but it has some extra benefits. All messages are encrypted, including when they go through Signal’s servers, so if anyone intercepts them in transit or at Signal, they can’t read them. The same goes for voice calls (also free), which you can make with the app. Why do you need that level of security on your messages? If you are worried about snooping—from the government, law enforcement, or even your employer — this level of encryption protects your messages from being read. This can also circumvent any censorship on content, which some countries implement on their networks. If you are worried about hackers or criminal groups, this level of encryption prevents them from intercepting your messages. And if the thought of all your personal emails being hacked and posted for the public to read gives you heart palpitations, shift to Signal and leave email for e-commerce receipts and spam. Plus, it’s built by a nonprofit (Open Whisper Systems) that operates on donations and grants. That means it doesn’t collect your personal data or show you ads, so there’s an added bonus of privacy from marketers and corporations. See how to set it up for iOS or Android at http://ift.tt/2kqzH51
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