Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger

Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger

Published December 07,2023


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Meta Platforms stated on Wednesday it has began to roll out end-to-end encryption for all private chats and calls on Messenger and Facebook.

The end-to-end encryption characteristic can be accessible to be used instantly, the social media big stated, however it might take a while for all Messenger accounts to be up to date with default end-to-end encryption.

Messenger beforehand had the choice to activate end-to-end encryption, permitting a message to be learn solely by the sender and its recipients, however with this transformation messages can be encrypted by default, Meta stated.

Meta, whose WhatsApp platform already encrypts messages, has stated encryption may also help preserve customers secure from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.

End-to-end encryption has been a bone of rivalry between corporations and governments. The British authorities had urged Meta in September to not roll out encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger with out security measures to guard kids from sexual abuse.

Source: www.anews.com.tr