This article is a grab bag of complaints, conspiracy theories and one or two valid points. Yes, it needs your phone number. Yes, it shares contacts, protected

This article is a grab bag of complaints, conspiracy theories and one or two valid points. Yes, it needs your phone number. Yes, it shares contacts, protected in a (somewhat) secure enclave. Yes, Signal could theoretically distribute a compromised client that would undermine the end to end encryption (which if ever discovered would end their organisation). If you are afraid of spy agencies or hostile governments, don't use it. If you just want reasonable protection for your chats with friends and family, it's perfectly fine. I trust it more than WhatsApp.