Swiss army knifes WhatsApp at work


Switzerland’s army is ditching WhatsApp in favour of Threema, a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection. Other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram are also banned on soldiers’ private phones. — AFP

ZURICH: Switzerland’s army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed on Jan 6, in favour of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection.

The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram on soldiers’ private phones during service operations.

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