July 11, 2024 at 04:53PM Signal is improving its desktop client’s security by changing how it stores plain text encryption keys for the data store. Previously, the keys were stored in a local file, posing a security risk. The company is now implementing Electron’s SafeStorage API to further secure the encryption keys, making it more … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 10:42PM Facebook Messenger now defaults to end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the sender and recipient can read messages, not even Meta itself. Key Takeaways from Meeting: 1. End-to-End Encryption has been implemented in Facebook Messenger as a default feature. 2. As a result of this encryption, messages can only be read by … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 09:31AM Meta now offers default end-to-end encryption for all Messenger and Facebook chats and calls, providing enhanced security. Previously optional, this feature ensures only the communicating parties can read messages. New features like message editing and disappearing messages are also introduced, with group E2EE in testing for future deployment. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 01:54AM Meta introduces default end-to-end encryption for individual Messenger calls and messages, significantly enhancing privacy. This major update, resulting from extensive redesign and expert consultations, secures communications from sender to receiver. Group chat encryption remains in testing, with a new encrypted storage protocol, Labyrinth, enabling secure server-side message storage and recovery … Read more
December 1, 2023 at 01:18PM French PM Élisabeth Borne recommended government employees switch to the French app Olvid from foreign messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. Olvid offers end-to-end encryption without personal data and has ANSII security certification. The move isn’t a ban but aims to enhance data security within the government. Takeaways from the … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 04:35PM WhatsApp’s new Secret Code feature allows users to protect their locked chats with a custom password, including emojis. The Locked Chats folder can be hidden or visible in the chat list, accessible by entering the secret code. This global rollout enhances privacy, adding to previous encryption and disappearing messages. **Takeaways … Read more