Snapchat privacy settings can do a lot—like limiting who can contact you, who can view your Story, and more. But there’s one place people forget to check: group chats. Even if you set “Contact Me” to Friends only, Snapchat notes that anyone you’re in a Group with can still communicate with you in that Group […]

We all love the convenience of messaging apps, but have you ever wondered who else might be reading your chats? Without end-to-end encryption, your messages could be vulnerable to prying eyes. Think of it like sending a postcard versus a sealed letter. A postcard is open for anyone to read, while a sealed letter keeps […]

Ever heard of SS7? It’s a system that connects mobile phone networks. And guess what? Hackers can exploit it to spy on your calls and texts! That’s why it’s important to use encrypted chat apps when sharing super-sensitive information. These apps scramble your messages, making them unreadable to anyone who intercepts them. Think of it […]

Chats and direct messages (DMs) are essential features of platforms like social media networks and online gaming service. Their acceptance makes them common channels for social engineering scams, though. Don’t click suspicious links or give out sensitive information in these online exchanges, particularly not to people you’ve just virtually met.

With the large increase in the hybrid workplace, many chat Apps like Slack have become are hugely popular in today’s workplaces. However, they can log your conversations and may allow supervisors to view information without your knowledge. It’s best to use discretion or resort to other communications channels for non-work-related private matters.

Whether gaming on your console or a PC, form a voice chat party using the console’s party app or a third-party PC app, rather than using a game’s in-game chat. This will keep your conversation private and ensure you and your friends will remain anonymous, even if you divulge self-identifying information. In-game chats are open […]