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(Reuters) – Encrypted messaging app Signal said it had partnered with Microsoft Corp to encrypt messages on the technology giant’s online communications service, Skype.

Microsoft is the latest to join a growing list of companies including Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc to encrypt their messaging platforms. (bit.ly/2AQdF35)

Reporting by Muvija M in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel