Bale Messenger
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| Other names | پیامرسان بانکی بله |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | National Bank of Iran |
| Initial release | December 2016 |
| Stable release | 9.60.15 (89923)
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| Written in | Java, Kotlin, Swift |
| Operating system | Android, Web (for PC and iOS) |
| Size | 64 MB (Android)[1] |
| Available in | Persian, English, Arabic, Turkish (Azeri) |
| Type | Instant messaging, social media, mobile payment |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | bale |
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Bale Messenger (Persian: پیامرسان بانکی بله, Yes) is an Iranian instant messaging (IM), voice-over-IP (VoIP) service, social media platform, and mobile payment app developed by the National Bank of Iran.[2]
Bale was launched in December 2016, with the goal of providing a secure and versatile messaging service that integrates financial transactions.[3]
The platform preserves user data, transferring all personal information—including chat history, files, contacts, and media—to new devices without requiring a backup.[3]
An analysis by the Open Technology Fund concluded that Bale Messenger, along with Rubika and Eitaa, which are also sponsored by the Iranian government, are not safe and have security vulnerabilities.[4] According to the Open Technology Fund, "All three apps were confirmed not to use E2EE. Auditors also identified that all three apps’ backend servers monitor which websites users access, a mechanism for censorship and surveillance. Several other privacy and security vulnerabilities were uncovered in all the apps."[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Bale Messenger". Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "پیامرسان بانکی «بله»". bale.ai (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "New Iran Messaging App Includes Payment Features". Financial Tribune. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "Iranian Messaging Apps – Security Audit". OTF. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-27.