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| Other names | پیامرسان بانکی بله |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | National Bank of Iran |
| Initial release | December 2016; 8 years ago (2016-12) |
| Stable release | 9.60.15 (89923) |
| Written in | Java, Kotlin, Swift |
| Operating system | Android, Web (for PC and iOS) |
| Size | 64 MB (Android) |
| 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.
Bale was launched in December 2016, with the goal of providing a secure and versatile messaging service that integrates financial transactions.
The platform preserves user data, transferring all personal information—including chat history, files, contacts, and media—to new devices without requiring a backup.
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. 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."
See also
References
- "Bale Messenger". Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "پیامرسان بانکی «بله»". bale.ai (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "New Iran Messaging App Includes Payment Features". Financial Tribune. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Iranian Messaging Apps – Security Audit". OTF. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-27.