WhatsApp now encrypts contact databases for privacy-preserving synching
October 23, 2024 at 02:58PM WhatsApp has launched Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), an encrypted system for secure contact management. IPLS solves contact loss and syncing issues by binding contact lists to accounts, enabling management across devices. Additionally, it allows multiple isolated contact lists on a single device. The system emphasizes end-to-end encryption and security … Read more