Signal is one of many end-to-end encrypted messaging apps that include message auto-delete functions. While such apps promise increased security and privacy, they often skirt open records laws ...

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a technology used in many messaging apps, and it's designed to enhance user privacy and security. While some direct messaging platforms are remarkably insecure, a ...

Encrypted apps like Signal offer privacy, but simple mistakes can put your data at risk. Follow these best practices to stay protected.

Germ's new app lets users send end-to-end encrypted messages on Bluesky. TechCrunch speaks with the Germ founders to hear why they came up with the idea.

Apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Confide, Telegram and others use encryption to scramble messages so only the intended end-user can read them, and they typically aren’t stored on government servers.