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technology4 days ago•6 min saved

Texas Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims

The Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging WhatsApp’s long-standing claim of end-to-end encryption is false and that Meta can read users’ messages. The complaint hinges largely on a Bloomberg report and faces skepticism from cryptography experts, who say there’s little evidence of a bypass of E2EE. Meta calls the charges baseless. A 2023 technical review found WhatsApp generally secure with some design flaws, but did not show breach of its encryption promises.

via Ars Technica|

#end-to-end-encryption #meta #privacy

technology6 days ago•3 min saved

Discord deploys universal end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Discord has enabled default end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls across desktop, mobile, web, and consoles, extending the DAVE protocol with WebRTC transforms and MLS to minimize latency and secure calls. Stage channels are excluded from encryption, and there’s no opt-in. Text messaging remains unencrypted under this rollout, with Firefox-related compatibility issues resolved during testing.

via BleepingComputer|

#dave-protocol #discord #end-to-end-encryption

technology12 days ago•7 min saved

WhatsApp Rolls Out Incognito Chat to Keep AI Talks Private

WhatsApp launches Incognito Chat, a privacy-first Meta AI chat mode that runs AI inference in a Trusted Execution Environment so Meta cannot access prompts or answers; conversations are ephemeral by default and disappear when you end the session, with a potential option later to retain history via Private Processing. It’s currently text-only with plans for image and voice support, and includes a Side Chat feature to discuss ongoing conversations with AI without leaking details.

via WIRED|

#ai #end-to-end-encryption #privacy

technology13 days ago•1 min saved

Cross-Platform RCS Gets Encryption Push in iOS 26.5

Apple's iOS 26.5 adds default end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android, enabling secure conversations with a lock icon; the feature rolls out to supported carriers and Google Messages and reflects a GSMA cross-industry effort to modernize messaging, while iOS/iPadOS also receive fixes for 50+ vulnerabilities.

via The Hacker News|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #gsma

technology14 days ago•9 min saved

iOS 26.5 Adds End-to-End RCS Encryption, Maps Tweaks and EU Wearable Access

iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android, brings a new Maps 'Suggested Places' feature (with groundwork for ads), expands EU support for third-party wearables (proximity pairing, notifications, and Live Activities), adds an option to choose which attachments to transfer when moving from iPhone to Android, introduces an Inuktitut keyboard, and fixes over 50 security vulnerabilities.

via MacRumors|

#end-to-end-encryption #iphone-to-android-transfer #maps

tech15 days ago•48 min saved

Apple adds encrypted RCS chats to iPhone in iOS 26.5

Apple’s iOS 26.5 adds end‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging for Android users via the Messages app, with a lock icon and an “Encrypted” badge; encryption will roll out by default to new and existing RCS conversations, and Android users must be on the latest Google Messages. The update also brings new Maps wallpapers and ads, plus iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.

via The Verge|

#android #apple #end-to-end-encryption

technology15 days ago•8 min saved

Apple Updates iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 with Encrypted RCS, Maps Improvements, and Pride Wallpaper

Apple released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android (beta), a new Maps 'Suggested Places' feature with ad groundwork, and a Pride Luminance wallpaper; updates are available OTA with carrier/region caveats, and Apple signals iOS 27/iPadOS 27 previews at WWDC.

via MacRumors|

#end-to-end-encryption #ios-265 #ipados-265

technology17 days ago•8 min saved

Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption as Meta Drops Privacy Shield

Instagram has removed end-to-end encryption for direct messages as of today, meaning DMs are no longer protected from Meta and could be accessed or shared with law enforcement. The feature had been opt-in since 2023 and was never widely rolled out. Meta suggests using WhatsApp for E2EE, as the other Meta apps like Messenger still maintain encryption, while rivals such as iMessage and Signal offer E2EE. The change comes ahead of new privacy-related regulatory efforts, including the Take It Down Act, and users are advised to back up any important messages before the switch.

via MacRumors|

#end-to-end-encryption #instagram #meta

technology21 days ago•3 min saved

RCS E2EE Goes Live Between iPhone and Android in iOS 26.5

iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta for iPhone–Android chats via supported carriers, marking a gradual rollout as compatibility and carrier support vary; while RCS has generally improved cross‑platform messaging, VPNs and carrier limitations can still affect the experience.

via Droid Life|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #ios

policy25 days ago•53 min saved

Meta warns it may pull its apps from New Mexico over impractical safety demands

Meta says it could withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if a court enforces the attorney general’s sweeping safety changes, arguing the requests are vague and technologically infeasible—such as banning end-to-end encryption for minors, implementing age verification, and achieving 99% CSAM detection—and would require Meta to build New Mexico–specific apps; the AG’s push follows Meta’s $375 million verdict in the state and centers on child safety, while Meta contends the demands could cut residents off from the platforms.

via The Verge|

#age-verification #csam-detection #end-to-end-encryption

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Gmail on mobile now supports native end-to-end encryption for eligible enterprise users

Google has rolled out native client-side end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Gmail’s Android and iOS apps for Workspace customers with Enterprise Plus licenses (and related add-ons). Users can compose and read E2EE emails directly in the Gmail app, while recipients on other services can read them in a web browser; keys are user-controlled and stored outside Google’s servers, with admin setup via the CSE Admin Console.

via BleepingComputer|

#end-to-end-encryption #enterprise #gmail

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

RCS UP 4.0 Brings Video Calls and Stronger Privacy to Android Messaging

GSMA’s RCS Universal Profile 4.0 introduces real-time video calling, expanded group messaging, stronger spam filtering, and groundwork for wider end-to-end encryption across more message types. Android’s Google Messages is expected to receive these features first, while iPhone support remains slower, with iOS sticking to older RCS specs and cross‑platform E2EE not yet default.

via PhoneArena|

#end-to-end-encryption #google-messages #ios

technology2 months ago•53 min saved

Meta Reverses Instagram DM Encryption, Ending E2EE by May 2026

Meta will permanently remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram Direct Messages, with E2EE disabled by May 8, 2026. The feature existed only as an opt-in in limited regions and had low uptake, after which DMs will revert to standard messages readable by Meta for moderation. Users are urged to export existing encrypted chats before the deadline; critics say the move undermines privacy and could enable broader content scanning, while WhatsApp remains fully encrypted and Messenger’s one-on-one chats stay E2EE.

via CybersecurityNews|

#encryption-rollback #end-to-end-encryption #instagram-dms

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Meta flips the switch on Instagram DMs’ privacy, ending E2EE

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026. Affected chats can be downloaded, and users on older app versions may need updates to retrieve data. With E2EE removed for Instagram, messages and calls won’t be protected from all outsiders anymore, though Meta notes WhatsApp will still offer E2EE and Messenger will continue to have it. The move reflects ongoing safety debates about privacy versus potential misuse and law-enforcement access.

via Mashable|

#direct-messages #end-to-end-encryption #instagram

technology2 months ago•21 min saved

Meta pulls encrypted Instagram DMs as adoption stalls

Meta is retiring end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages due to low opt-in adoption, with the feature set to be removed by May 8, 2026. Encryption was available only in select regions on a per-chat basis, not as a default. Meta suggests users who want encrypted messaging can rely on WhatsApp, and notes that Messenger encryption by default is still evolving. The change follows years of debate over privacy versus safety and ongoing regulatory scrutiny, though Messenger’s encryption status remains separate from Instagram DMs.

via Engadget|

#dms #end-to-end-encryption #instagram