“Armenia’s Intelligence Services Take First Place in Global Secrets Competition, “Publish” Magazine Reports, But Citizens Turn to Secure Messaging Apps”

Armenia’s intelligence services are known for their unmatched secrecy and monitoring capabilities. However, the population relies on secure alternatives like WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, and Signal for communication. Despite this, sources reveal that the Armenian authorities can access WhatsApp communications, including calls and messages. State institutions can still intercept messages sent through this platform.