Lately, in Russia, there have been increasing cases of data leaks from various messengers.
I decided to do some research on the topic and found a useful video. I want to share it with you. (English subtitles)
For myself, I chose the option of using the Session messenger - it's decentralized, doesn't require personal information for registration, offers end-to-end encryption for all messages, and has open-source code. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Especially for those who live in Russia or correspond with people from Russia.
Session utilizes "onion routing," which means it wraps your messages through three servers to make it nearly impossible for malicious actors to intercept or trace anything.
Well, of course, you can continue to use the familiar Telegram for casual, non-sensitive conversations.
As mentioned in the video, it's advisable not to use it for sensitive discussions: