Text messaging is one of the most common ways we communicate today. But standard SMS texts have little security - messages are unencrypted and stored permanently on mobile carrier servers. This leaves conversations vulnerable to hacking and government surveillance. So how can you keep your private texts secure? One solution is using ephemeral messaging apps like Snapchat and Signal that let conversations automatically self-destruct. Private Texting platform Privnote pioneered this concept back in 2011 with a simple web service for self-deleting notes.  We'll also provide tips on safe usage to avoid pitfalls. Let's dive in to lock down your private...