Note: If you want to install Signal on a workplace phone or computer, be sure to obtain approval from your employer; some organizations, such as the US government, either actively discourage or ...

However, if you use the app as intended, there are a lot of protections built into Signal to help prevent conversations from falling into the wrong hands. What is Signal, and what makes it private?

Signal is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Here's what to know about it and why it remains a top choice for protecting conversations.