# Is Signal app really safe?

Is Signal app really safe?

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

The Signal app has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its reputation for being a secure messaging platform. It is known for its end-to-end encryption, which means that messages can only be read by the sender and recipient. Additionally, Signal has an open-source code, which allows developers to review and verify the app's security features. However, like any technology, there are potential vulnerabilities that could compromise user data.

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
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### Comment 2

Signal says in their support section here (https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007320391-Is-it-private-Can-I-trust-it-):  

Signal conversations are always end-to-end encrypted, which means that they can only be read or heard by your intended recipients. Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time. You can confirm that the server is operating correctly and that you are communicating with the right person using safety numbers.

The complete source code for the Signal clients and the Signal server is available on GitHub. This enables interested parties to examine the code for security and correctness.

So, is it more safe than alternatives?  Yes.  Are there ways that Signal could be compromised?  Of course.  If you don't have a password on your phone and you lose it and you don't lock it down, that is a compromise.  Is it a compromise of Signal, not really, but the point is that "safe" is not a simply yes or no answer.

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Chief Information Officer at Water Street Healthcare Partners
- Net upvotes: 1


### Comment 3

Despite these risks, Signal remains one of the most secure messaging apps available and is recommended by privacy advocates and security experts alike. In our company, we actively use this for communication within the company, etc. However, there may be risks. And in order to protect company data as much as possible from transfers to third parties, we use this spy app https://www.hoverwatch.com/free-cell-phone-spy which captures all the activity of our employees on the phone.

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago



### Comment 4

Not sure

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Consultant at Wipro Limited



### Comment 5

YES

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Security Analyst at Delhi Waqf Board



### Comment 6

yes it is 

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Customer service agent




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[Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews)

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