Telegram is generally considered safe for everyday messaging, especially for group chats and media sharing, as it uses strong encryption for messages stored on its servers. However, unlike apps like Signal, Telegram’s default chats are cloud-based and not end-to-end encrypted, which means technically Telegram could access them. For maximum privacy, you should use “Secret Chats”, which are end-to-end encrypted and self-destructible. Risks include potential data breaches, spam, and the fact that metadata (like who you chat with and when) is still stored. Overall, it’s secure for casual use, but for sensitive conversations, stick to Secret Chats or fully end-to-end encrypted apps.
