Confide

Confide’s messenger uses encryption, ephemeral messages, and screenshot protection to match the privacy of spoken conversation.

IAC’s Teltech acquires Confide, an encrypted mobile messaging app previously used by White House staffers. The deal, finalized on December 1, 2020, integrates Confide with Teltech’s portfolio, which includes the spam-blocking app Robokiller. Confide had earlier been acquired by Teltech in 2018 as part of IAC’s Mosaic Group.

Jan 2021TechCrunchNews article

Confide, a messaging app used by White House staff, faces a lawsuit claiming its security features allow users to screenshot supposedly encrypted messages. The legal action highlights vulnerabilities in the app’s advertised security, raising concerns about data protection for its high-profile user base.

Apr 2017VoxNews article

White House press secretary Sean Spicer used Confide, an encrypted messaging app found to have critical security vulnerabilities. Researchers identified flaws allowing potential interception of private messages sent through the platform. The app’s security issues raise concerns about data protection for users relying on its encryption features.

Mar 2017The InterceptNews article

Confide expands its self-destructing messaging service to desktop platforms. The app, previously mobile-only, now allows users to send ephemeral messages from computers. Confide emphasizes secure, temporary communication for both personal and professional use.

Aug 2015TechCrunchNews article