Telegram on the blacklist: experts named the safest messengers

Experts from the Molfar Intelligence Institute conducted an analysis of the security of messengers in 2025 to identify the most reliable platforms for Ukrainian users.

• For confidential or professional conversations — the highest rating was given to Signal, thanks to the encryption of all messages and the use of open code.
• For absolute anonymity — it is recommended to use Session or Threema.
• For everyday communication, experts point to Viber or WhatsApp.

Telegram — popular but dangerous

Experts note that Telegram, despite its popularity, has serious security issues: the lack of encryption in regular chats and the company's ability to access user correspondence.

Particular attention is drawn to the potential collaboration of Telegram with Russian special services, which poses additional risks to the security of messenger users.

Recommendations for choosing a messenger

According to the study results, experts advise avoiding the use of Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat for sensitive conversations due to potential security and privacy threats.

Moreover, Threema, although paid, provides the highest level of security and confidentiality for users, according to our data.