When you're comparing the #security and #privacy of #SMS messaging and #WhatsApp messaging, you're comparing whether you want to use a messenger with no #encryption, (SMS) or whether you want to use a messenger with the illusion of security and privacy. (WhatsApp) However, Free and Open Source (#FOSS) messengers like #Signal and #Session are trusted by many experts and are your best bets.
@RachaelAva1024 🤔 I don't think that's a fair assessment. It's true that WhatsApp does leave a lot of room for doubt, especially with its conflicting business model, but the encryption protocol they use has been vetted by Signal and is still recommended by EFF.
While #Signal, #Session and #Matrix are definitely way better options, #WhatsApp is still a better option than using plain #SMS. Having some security is better than none at all.
