Are text messages secure? Follow
Not really, no, text messages are not secure—certainly not as secure as you might expect and definitely not as secure as you would want.
Standard text messages (also known as SMS) are sent in plain text through your carrier’s network. This means that these messages can technically be intercepted by other service providers or by hackers with the right tools and know-how. If you’re sharing any type of sensitive information, consider using a service with end-to-end encryption, like Hushed, which will scramble your messages so that only you and the recipient are able to read them. With a temporary or secondary phone number, Hushed protects your private contact information from anyone you need to text that you do not want to learn more of your personal data.