On Privacy
I try to keep things light, but one thing I take seriously is privacy.
This is for my benefit as much as yours. If you never considered the privacy of your communications, the best time is now. Especially you high profile folks.
WhatsApp, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, and most free email services are data mines. I firmly believe it is in our best interest to do our business away from these tech giants.
Signal, not WhatsApp
Signal is the gold standard for private messaging. This is your secret life, so use Signal.
Unlike WhatsApp/Meta, Signal does not collect metadata related to your communications to compile your data profile.
Check your settings, and make sure names & messages don't show in your device's push notifications.
I highly recommend you set the timed lock on your Signal. You can also set timed deletions within a conversation.
I know I'm emphasizing the secrecy of Signal, but please know there is nothing unusual or suspicious about downloading a messaging app. You probably already have friends and associates on Signal. Use it in your business and personal life too.
Proton, not Google
Yes, I know they're popular, but Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail etc. are data mines.
Proton is accessible and easy to use.
Your Proton account and all the content within are stored encrypted on servers in Switzerland. Communication between Protonmail users is encrypted in transit. Proton does not scan your communication or your documents looking to compile your data profile.
DuckDuckGo for Private Browsing
Want to browse secretly? Download the DuckDuckGo browser and do your covert searching and browsing there. DDG makes it incredibly easy to evaporate your browsing data: you literally just tap a button. And it has other features, like blocking hidden trackers.
If you don't want to download the Proton mail app, you can log in on the browser.
Don't forget your VPN!
Proton has one, and there are many others.
Three Easy Services
So there you have it, three easy, accessible services: Proton, Signal, and the DDG browser. Use them properly with a VPN, and you can keep your secret life a secret.
You keep your phone locked, right? No? Then you have more steps: delete your covert Signal conversations and Proton emails. It's better opsec anyway.
Does your spouse spy on your phone? Can't help you with that, mate.