Facebook messaging swiped a play from WhatsApp when they offered Secret Conversations in 2016. Since then, several apps have introduced secure messaging promising end-to-end encryption.
End-to-end encryption is a method of encrypting data so only the sender and recipient can decrypt and read the message. Your mother can't read it (unless she makes you open your phone and hand it to her, of course) and neither can the government, since any messages stored on the messaging vendor's server is encrypted.
There are a lot of apps used for messaging without any regard for end-to-end encryption. Some popular ones that have no encryption on messages include:
(Facebook Messenger offers the ability to opt-in to end-to-end encryption, but out of the box the way most people use it, it's not secure.)
So, what apps can you use to securely message someone else? Here are the most popular ones, and the first may surprise you!
Taking security seriously is a smart move for all of us. Having a great partner who works constantly to keep you secure is even better. If you'd like to have a conversation about your cyber security and how you can improve, feel free to schedule a call.