Given the potential security concerns, Walker recommends using “alternatives that provide better security options and end-to-end encryption.” WhatsApp introduces disappearing messages. If you don’t need Facebook Messenger on your phone, you might as well avoid it. The internet is an increasingly dangerous place, and zero-day attacks are virtually a weekly occurrence at this point. Taking a step back, it’s unlikely that anyone wants to spy on your conversations with friends and family members. Don't Miss : July 4th deals: $99 AirPods, $149 Roomba, $55 Ring Video Doorbell, Philips Hue LightStrips, more Is Facebook Messenger safe to download?