https://getsession.org/Session Blog2024-03-29T07:37:44.203ZNext.js using Feed for Node.jsSend Messages, Not Metadata!https://getsession.org/assets/images/logo-icon-black.pnghttps://getsession.org/favicon.icoAll rights reserved 2024, OPTFhttps://getsession.org/blog/disappearing-messages-v2-a-new-way-to-protect-your-privacy-with-session2024-03-12T03:00:00.000ZOur latest release brings with it a major upgrade for disappearing messages, improving existing functionality and adding all new features.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/upgrading-to-session-network2024-02-06T04:00:00.000ZThe Session Network will be a new decentralised network with the purpose of supporting and amplifying Session.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/little-brother-how-digital-technology-normalises-surveillance-for-young2024-02-04T04:00:00.000ZAre the kids alright? Typically, young people are anti-establishment and pro-sticking it to the man. But some worrying new data suggests that todays young people may have been conditioned through technology to support invasive surveillance.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-172023-07-18T03:00:00.000ZAfter one of the most challenging periods of development in Session history, we present to you: syncing that just works!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/world-press-freedom-day2023-05-03T03:00:00.000ZStrong encryption saves lives. Journalists rely on encrypted communication tools every day to protect their safety and the safety of their sources. To promote World Press Freedom Day, we have joined our allies in privacy tech to demand the protection of secure communication and the protection of a free press.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/download-session-beta2023-04-19T03:00:00.000ZA step-by-step guide for enabling Session Beta across any device, and why you should consider opting in today.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/open-letter-uk-online-safety-bill2023-04-17T03:00:00.000ZAn open letter from encrypted messaging apps urging the UK Government to address the risks the Online Safety Bill poses to everyone's privacy and safety.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-162022-10-18T03:00:00.000ZWe’re changing the names of open groups and closed groups to Communities and Groups respectively. And you can now dress Session up in custom themes!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/important-changes2022-10-05T03:00:00.000ZSome menus in Session will change in an update over the next few days. These changes are cosmetic. The underlying functionality of Session is not changing.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/upgrading-open-groups2022-09-12T03:00:00.000ZIf you’re operating a Session Open Group Server (SOGS) — there are some changes coming your way!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/targeted-attacks2022-09-11T03:00:00.000ZData gets leaks are giving malicious attackers more chances to perform highly sophisticated, targeted attacks.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-152022-09-05T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #15! This Release Roundup includes emoji reacts, the re-introduction of DMing people from open groups, and iOS performance upgrades.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/sim-swapping-attacks2022-09-05T03:00:00.000ZSIM Swapping: it's a pretty scary form of hacking that even managed to catch the CEO of Twitter off guard. This article tackles the best way to avoid phishing attacks, the risk and reward of 2FA (two-factor-authentication) and tips on protecting your phone number.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/how-to-reduce-your-personal-attack-surface2022-09-01T03:00:00.000ZAre you doing enough to protect yourself from hacks? There's one sure-fire way to figure that out: attack surface.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/is-the-gdpr-helping2022-08-24T03:00:00.000ZEvery tech company and their intern has tried to argue that they can (and will) 'solve' the privacy problem — but tech alone is not the answer.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/low-tech-privacy2022-08-19T03:00:00.000ZWhile our privacy is often invaded in the digital world, but in the physical world privacy is something that we inherently recognise and respect.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/surveillance-state-tech2022-08-15T03:00:00.000ZIn a world that strives for digital privacy, surveillance capitalism has ultimately tricked us into inviting spyware and data-mining tech into our daily lives.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/coverdrop-interview2022-08-07T03:00:00.000ZAt PETS, Kee sat down with Dan, one of the authors of the CoverDrop paper which proposes a secure method for initial contact between journalists and sources or whistleblowers.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/GDPR-interview2022-08-03T03:00:00.000ZKee sat down with Mariano at the Privacy Enhancing Technology Symposium to discuss his paper on the security practices of companies which hold personal data covered by the GDPR.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/amogh-pradeep-interview2022-08-01T03:00:00.000ZKee sat down with Amogh Pradeep at the Privacy Enhancing Technology Symposium to have a chat about Moby
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/once-upon-a-time2022-07-06T03:00:00.000ZSettle in for a real life Session love story. We asked you to share how you use Session to chat with your special someone — and this was our favourite story.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/find-true-love-on-session2022-06-30T03:00:00.000ZPrivacy matters to all relationships — especially when we communicate digitally. How you and your partner message, sext or chat is just be between you.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/anonymity-dating-online2022-06-26T03:00:00.000ZAnonymity and dating might not seem like a match made in heaven — you're probably gonna want to know who you're dating, after all. But it all comes down to safety.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/facial-recognition-technology2022-06-14T03:00:00.000ZAs essential services continue to adopt facial recognition tech, concerns are being raised over whether it will enable surveillance.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-id-vs-phone-numbers2022-06-07T03:00:00.000ZSession IDs are instant, secure, portable, and anonymous — making them the perfect alternative to phone numbers for a private messaging app.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/rightscon-20222022-06-01T03:00:00.000ZEver attended RightsCon before? It's free to register; register now and engage with some of the brightest minds in digital rights.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/the-cost-of-musks-war-on-spam2022-05-26T03:00:00.000ZWill Musk's plans to rid twitter of spam ultimately lead to the death of the platform's pseudonymous identities?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-network-and-client-update2022-05-18T03:00:00.000ZIt is important for all users to update to the newest Session client to make sure that you are ready for the upcoming network upgrades.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/how-to-remove-the-target-on-encryptions-back2022-05-12T03:00:00.000ZEncryption! It's the best tool we have to protect people's security and privacy. But the focus on encryption also makes it a big target for regulators.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/twitter-encrypted-dms2022-05-06T03:00:00.000ZAh, encryption. The lifeblood of cybersecurity. Elon Musk recently suggested adding encryption to Twitter DMs. But would that really make Twitter DMs private?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/calls-beta-release2022-04-25T03:00:00.000ZSession voice and video calls are now in beta. Now, absolutely anyone can try out peer-to-peer calls in their favourite messaging app — Session!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/Yet-another-reason-to-decentralise-social-media2022-04-21T03:00:00.000ZWith Elon Musk is trying to purchase Twitter, read our deep dive into why that might be a bad idea and why we should embrace decentralised models instead.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/why-you-should-care-about-private-calls2022-04-14T03:00:00.000ZOur calls beta will be arriving in just a few more sleeps. Whilst hotly anticipated, some of you might be wondering: why are private calls such a big deal?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-decentralised-network2022-04-04T03:00:00.000ZOne of the most unique and important parts of Session is that it is decentralised. Let's take a closer look at Session's network — how it works, how big it is, and what it means for you.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-142022-03-30T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #14! This Release Roundup includes message requests, global search, and some bangin' performance improvements.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/decentralised-activism2022-03-29T03:00:00.000ZPower to the people. Power to the people. Power to the people. Here's how decentralised technology can help empower activists around the world.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/intentional-communities-in-digital-spaces2022-03-21T03:00:00.000ZAlgorithms are the great manipulators of the modern age. What makes you laugh, or cry? So what's it mean to be on a 'side of TikTok'?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/message-requests-release2022-02-22T04:00:00.000ZIntroducing: Message requests. From now on, messages you receive from unknown users or contacts will now be filtered into a message requests folder.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/opt-in-market-research-program2022-02-20T04:00:00.000ZOur ethos is that we want to treat Session users like people, not a stack of data to be used and abused — and we want to have some open conversations with real Session users.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/global-search-release2022-02-06T04:00:00.000ZGlobal search is Session's newest feature! Search functionality is a big addition — especially if you have thousands of messages to sift through.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/i-need-a-new-identity2022-02-02T04:00:00.000ZThese days you can login or create an account on pretty much any website using your Facebook, Google, or Apple account — but this is a disaster for online anonymity.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/how-to-strip-metadata-from-your-files2022-01-06T04:00:00.000ZTo share a file without sharing the metadata as well—to preserve your privacy or anonymity— you’ll need to strip the file’s metadata.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/disposing-of-big-tech-part-two2022-01-04T04:00:00.000ZWhy would we regulate algorithms? How would we do it? And, what will the effects actually be? These are some of the most important questions in tech right now.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/2021-retrospective2021-12-28T04:00:00.000ZAs 2021 comes to a close, there is no better time to look back at what happened in the messaging space — it’s been a big year after all.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/disposing-of-big-tech-part-one2021-12-22T04:00:00.000ZHow do we stifle the spread of hate and misinformation on social media? Is the answer content moderation? Or are algorithms to blame?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/calls-on-session-how-to-opt-in2021-12-20T04:00:00.000ZWe know there’s one important item on every Session user’s wishlist this holiday season, and that’s exactly what we’ve got — voice and video calls (sort of).
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/calls-on-session2021-12-06T04:00:00.000ZVoice and video calls have been Session’s most requested feature ever since we launched. Here's what to expect now that voice calls are released on Session.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/the-gentrification-of-the-internet2021-11-28T04:00:00.000ZDo you believe in technology? In the world wide web of mega-corporations, rent goes up while innovation goes down.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/the-matrix-vs-the-metaverse2021-11-09T04:00:00.000ZWhen Mark Zuckerberg introduced Facebook’s new brand—Meta—in an hour-long Connect 2021 presentation, I (along with others no doubt) had a nagging thought throughout: is this what our matrix looks like?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/the-anonymity-argument2021-11-02T03:00:00.000ZThe internet gave us mass-scale pseudonymous connection and communication. But is this way of interacting was really healthy, productive or…human?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/global-encryption-day-20212021-10-21T03:00:00.000ZThis Global Encryption Day, the cybersecurity community is calling for people to #MakeTheSwitch to end-to-end encryption. The OPTF is proud to join the call and stand in support of encryption.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-stories2021-10-05T03:00:00.000ZThis year, ‘Send it to me on Session’ has become a part of my everyday language. If you’re in the same boat, we want to hear from you!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-132021-09-16T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #13! This Release Roundup includes closed group improvements, a new look Android conversation screen, ONS resolution and more!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/phone-number-privacy2021-09-13T03:00:00.000ZPhone numbers are not private. Using your phone number can put your privacy at risk. If you’ve spent much time around the privacy movement, you’ve probably heard countless people lament the privacy shortcomings of phone numbers.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/on-the-recent-australian-surveillance-legislation2021-09-08T03:00:00.000ZRegulators are increasingly acting with open hostility towards encryption, security, and privacy. The latest chapter in this sorry story took place in our own backyard when Australia’s government passed a new bill granting increased surveillance capacities.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/self-deleting-messages2021-09-06T03:00:00.000ZDigital conversations are fundamentally different to real-world conversations. When you have a conversation over text, you’re creating a record. The record you create will persist long into the future, and it can quickly paint a high fidelity picture about your life.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/contact-discovery2021-08-08T03:00:00.000ZMessaging platforms are useless if there’s nobody to read your message. But some apps sacrifice privacy to make it easier to find your friends.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/a-messaging-app-that-cant-sell-out2021-07-25T03:00:00.000ZWe designed Session from the ground up to be run by the people, for the people. Session is one of the world’s first messaging apps run like a co-op.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/war-on-encryption2021-06-23T03:00:00.000ZEncryption is vital to defending digital privacy, but it’s being painted as the villain of the tech world. Push back against the anti-encryption agenda.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/privacy-washing2021-06-11T03:00:00.000ZCompanies are using the push for privacy to market their tech whether it’s private or not.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/new-open-groups2021-05-21T03:00:00.000ZIntroducing the superpowered open groups 2.0 — a complete overhaul of the way open groups work.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-122021-05-14T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #12! This Release Roundup includes brand new open groups, closed group improvements, and bug fixes!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/whatsapp-privacy-policy2021-05-07T03:00:00.000ZAccepting the new WhatsApp privacy policy by May 15 is mandatory. Here’s everything you need to know, and why you should leave WhatsApp now.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-code-audit2021-04-29T03:00:00.000ZA Session code audit for the Android, iOS, and Desktop versions of Session been completed by the cybersecurity research company Quarkslab.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/end-to-end-encryption-secure-messengers-and-messaging2021-04-26T03:00:00.000ZEnd-to-end encryption is the most private and secure way to communicate online. End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is offered in most modern messaging apps, but how does it work?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/your-adversary-whos-a-hacker-anyway2021-04-20T03:00:00.000ZA fundamental concept underpinning the field of cybersecurity is adversaries. Adversaries are any two parties who have opposing interests.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/crypto-craze2021-04-08T03:00:00.000ZCryptocurrencies are in the headlines again lately. Everyone who’s anyone is talking about them, trading them, and…putting crypto into their messenger?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/trust-on-first-use-the-achilles-heel-of-centralised-messengers2021-04-07T03:00:00.000ZWhen you first send a message on a new app, you’re trusting that service to send your message to the right person without compromising its integrity or privacy. How can we remove that trust?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/ground-safe2021-03-19T03:00:00.000ZA groundbreaking new report sheds light on ways for secure communications tech to evolve so it can better protect people working to defend our human rights.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-112021-03-04T04:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #11! This Release Roundup includes multi-device, a brand new conversation screen for iOS, and some bug fixes!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/multidevice-beta-release2021-02-15T04:00:00.000ZA while back, we pulled multidevice support back into the workshop with the aim of implementing a more effective version in future, promising it would return someday. Well, today is that day, and the future is now. Multidevice is rolling out in early beta right now to an App Store or Play Store near you! …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-user-analytics-and-anonymity2021-02-09T04:00:00.000ZSession has been seeing massive user growth recently, with tens of thousands of active users in dozens of countries around the world. But hold on a minute — Session is also completely anonymous, with no phone numbers or other identifiers. So how do we know how many users we have, or where they are? Mobile …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-102021-01-28T04:00:00.000ZClosed groups grow to 100! Plus: Protocol changes, performance improvements, and more Hello, it’s me, haven’t seen you in a while. It’s been a few months since we last piped up, but don’t worry — we’ve been hard at work tippy-tapping away, writing, wrangling, and working on brand new code to build a bright future …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-translation-help2020-12-28T04:00:00.000ZWe want to make Session available in as many languages as possible. If you speak a language which Session isn’t yet available in, here’s how you can help!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-protocol-explained2020-12-15T04:00:00.000ZSession is moving to a purpose-built new encryption protocol: the Session Protocol. Read all about why we’re making the move, and what it means for users.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-protocol-technical-information2020-12-14T04:00:00.000ZRead up on the technical information behind the new Session Protocol, and our plans for rolling it out.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/introducing-the-session-protocol2020-12-13T04:00:00.000ZIt’s time for a new encryption protocol built from the ground up for decentralised secure messaging. Introducing the Session Protocol.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/encryption-bans-backdoors2020-12-04T04:00:00.000ZLeaders around the world are advocating for anti-encryption and backdoor laws. Here's why it's never okay to compromise E2EE.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-92020-10-08T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #9! This Release Roundup includes a bigger closed groups, along with some major fixes to push notifications.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-82020-09-04T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #8! This Release Roundup includes a bold new look for Session’s UI, along with some major fixes and improvements.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/release-roundup-72020-08-03T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #7! This round of releases includes some pretty big changes and some exciting additions — read all the latest now!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/future-of-multi-device2020-08-03T03:00:00.000ZSession’s multi-device support is being taken back into the shop for some love and attention. Read up on why, when, and what’s next for multi-device.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/release-roundup-62020-07-17T03:00:00.000ZHow many refactors does it take to overhaul the entire Session code base? Well, 3 — one for iOS, one for Android… and now, one for Desktop. That’s right — the Desktop client refactor is DONE! You can download it right now! Although this might seem like ‘just another refactor’, it will actually bring huge …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-52020-06-26T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #5! Highlights include mobile updates to prepare for the desktop refactor, and some serious speed and reliability gains.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-for-beginners2020-06-19T03:00:00.000ZThere have been a lot of reasons for people to suddenly take an interest in private messengers recently. Previously, encrypted messengers were mostly used by tech aficionados — and it shows in the way these apps are designed. But now private messengers are becoming more and more popular. Let’s go through some of the basics …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/android-trackers-and-permissions2020-06-15T03:00:00.000ZAs netizens have become more and more tech-literate over the years, lots of people have developed their own list of ‘scam app’ red flags to look out for. This might be things as simple as poor reviews, poorly written app descriptions, or things just looking plain dodgy. Most people have been around the internet rodeo …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/info-required-private-messenger-signup2020-06-11T03:00:00.000ZSigning up is a critical moment whenever you start using a new service, and sometimes it can feel like signing a deal with the devil — how much are you sacrificing to start sending messages securely? And when you’re making an account on a (supposedly) private messenger, it can feel like this is all defeating …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-42020-06-04T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #4! Highlights include 3-hop onion requests on all platforms for improved anonymity, and Session en español for Android!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-32020-05-27T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #3! Highlights include some massive improvements to Session on Android as a result of a major code refactor.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-22020-05-11T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to Session Release Roundup #2! Highlights include a huge round of bugfixes and improvements on iOS, and news about Spanish localisation!
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-release-roundup-12020-04-23T03:00:00.000ZWelcome to the first ever Session release roundup! In these posts, we’re going to talk about all of the newest fixes, features, and future plans for Session. Every time there’s a major Session release, we’ll put out one of these — and an accompanying email newsletter — so you can see what’s changed, and what …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/verifying-software-downloads-on-linux-windows-and-macos2020-04-09T03:00:00.000ZDon’t care what’s behind the scenes? Skip straight to software verification tutorials for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Back in the day, software used to arrive in the form of floppy discs, MiniDiscs, and CD-ROMs. But now, it’s all about the download. Everything is downloaded: the apps you use to keep in touch with your family, …
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/dev-diary-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-zombie-swarm2020-03-24T03:00:00.000ZBuilding a decentralised messenger can cause some headaches — read all about how our devs problem solved their way through message storage for Session.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/how-session-protects-your-anonymity-with-blockchain-and-crypto2020-02-26T04:00:00.000ZSession bucks the trend of blockchain vaporware with a real, usable product built on blockchain. Learn how blockchain and crypto power Session’s backend.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/community-spirit-how-to-contribute-to-session-development2020-02-16T04:00:00.000ZSession is open-source, and open-source software means community collaboration. Read about all the ways you can contribute to Session’s development.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/metadata-zero-privacy2020-02-10T04:00:00.000ZMetadata is the biggest privacy risk you’ve never heard of. Learn what metadata is — and how to minimise your online footprint.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/onion-requests-session-new-message-routing-solution2020-01-30T04:00:00.000ZShortly after launch, Session will be moving to a new onion routing system called onion requests. Read up on the tech, and the reasons behind the change.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/anonymity-1012020-01-23T04:00:00.000ZThe little things really do add up when it comes to online privacy. Check out 9 steps you can take to keep yourself, and your data, safe online.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/dev-diary-creating-a-decentralised-friend-request-system2020-01-16T04:00:00.000ZSession is designed to be privacy first — decentralised servers, no phone numbers, the whole lot — but that creates some problems. Here’s how we solved one of them — friend requests.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/confirming-identities-online2020-01-10T04:00:00.000ZStaying private online is important for everyone — but for some, it can be crucial. Learn how to confirm who you’re talking to while staying anonymous.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/how-to-make-an-anonymous-tip-and-stay-safe2020-01-06T04:00:00.000ZStaying safe is the number one priority if you’re a whistleblower. Learn how to tip off journalists while keeping yourself safe.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/session-and-australias-laws-to-circumvent-secure-communications2020-01-02T04:00:00.000ZGovernments around the world are seeking backdoors to access encrypted communications. We have kept a close eye on the evolving laws that aim to do this.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/freelance-journalism2019-12-31T04:00:00.000ZIndependent journalists often search for and publish things someone wants kept quiet. That's what journalism is for — but it's important for journalists to stay safe and secure.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/onion-routing-private-messagings-missing-link2019-12-26T04:00:00.000ZEnd-to-end encrypted messaging apps are popping up left and right, but finding the most private and the most secure can feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/centralisation-vs-decentralisation-in-private-messaging2019-12-22T04:00:00.000ZMany private messaging apps have a critical flaw: centralisation. Learn why decentralisation is the future of secure private messaging.
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/phone-number-dangers2019-12-17T04:00:00.000ZPhone numbers are tied to our online identities: we use them as logins and to secure our accounts with SMS two-factor verification. But how secure are they?
]]>https://getsession.org/blog/who-needs-private-messaging2019-12-14T04:00:00.000ZPrivate messaging is a great way to protect your right to privacy online. But for some, private messaging isn’t just nice to have — it’s a necessity.