Why You Should Start Using the Signal App (And How to Do It Right)
The Signal app delivers top-tier privacy and security in a world increasingly concerned with surveillance and data breaches. Learn how to install, use, and make the most of Signal across web, Android, and iOS platforms.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
March 29, 2025
Think your text messages are secure?
Think again.
From tech giants mining metadata to cybercriminals exploiting weak encryption, the modern messaging landscape is full of hidden risks.
Here's a Cool Tip: Use Signal.
Signal is a free, open-source app trusted by journalists, activists, and privacy-conscious users around the world.
What Is Signal and Why Should You Care?
Signal is a secure messaging platform that provides end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for text messages, voice calls, video calls, images, and files.
It is developed by the non-profit Signal Foundation and is free to use, with no ads, trackers, or monetization through data harvesting.
