Instant messaging services and apps have significantly grown in number over the past few years, so users of all personalities and online behaviors are likely able to find one that they’re completely comfortable using.
There are the popular messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, Viber, Allo, and so on.
It is generally assumed by users that all these messaging services offer complete secrecy—that the messages are encrypted when sent and can’t be intercepted and read by any third party.
However, there is no guarantee that government agencies will not be weighing in, since they suspect that terrorists and criminals will take advantage of the encryption and exchange secrets and plans among themselves.
A new messaging service, on the other hand, is specifically meant to accommodate for users of the dark web.
Briar Messenger works within the Tor network.
This is because the Tor browser is the standard browser for use by darknet sites, and the whole network is expected to provide ultimate privacy and confidentiality.
With the objective of providing a level of comfort to the users of their service, Briar Messenger has had its app validated by an independent audit team.
Cure53 is the organization that conducted the security audit of the Briar messenger.
The audit report has had some positive comments to say about the app and has made a recommendation that the messaging platform does indeed provide the required levels of privacy and security to users.