We Bangladeshis rarely think about the security of our personal information in online

 


Bangladeshis have progressed technologically more than ever before. In a moving-forward world, Bangladeshis are also keeping pace. However, despite the increasing use of technology among ordinary people, very few think about the security of their personal information online. This is concerning. 

Ordinary people still know very little about encryption; even if they do, they don't pay much attention to it. As a result, thousands of people are falling into the traps of online cybercriminals, and their personal information is being spread across some disreputable sites. Raising awareness about the online world and cybersecurity among people is essential to overcoming this situation. A few educated urban youths know this matter, and let's not start with the rural population. 

I, too, never used to think about these matters, but now I do. Therefore, I suggest apps use strong encryption and not collect user data. 

 

(1) Signal: Very few people in Bangladesh know about this app. However, in my experience, Signal is currently the strongest and safest app. This app uses in-built end-to-end encryption. Additionally, it does not share user data with any country or gather personal information about its users. A non-profit organization created this app with people's privacy in mind. 

The bottom line is that to stay safe online and ensure your security, being cautious is irreplaceable.

(2) Session: This app is even more secure than Signal.  While Signal requires a phone number to create an account, Session does not require a phone number or email. Moreover, every message travels through servers in several countries before reaching its destination. As a result, it's not easy to determine the message's source. Much like the Tor network, it uses decentralized servers worldwide. So, identifying the message's origin is difficult. Additionally, since it's end-to-end encrypted, no one can read the messages. 

Primarily, I prefer these two apps for those concerned about cybersecurity. Some may ask why I haven't mentioned WhatsApp. Meta now owns WhatsApp. So, if you think they're providing you with free messaging services, you're mistaken. They collect various personal information from your phone, and that's true. Many may bring up Telegram. However, Telegram is also not entirely trustworthy. This is because they store much user data on their servers. Moreover, after Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he is now obligated to provide user data to European Union countries. 

 

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