end-to-end encryption

BigTech Companies

Instagram Drops End-to-End Encryption

Meta will remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs after May 8, 2026, citing very low user adoption of the feature.…

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BigTech Companies

Instagram Removes Little-Used Encrypted DM Feature

Instagram is discontinuing its optional end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8th, citing very low user adoption of the…

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BigTech Companies

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Linked Accounts for Kids Under 13

WhatsApp has launched parent-managed accounts for children under 13, providing a controlled, ad-free environment for messaging and calling to safely…

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Artificial Intelligence

How to Disable Ring’s Surveillance Network

The article highlights growing privacy concerns with Ring's cloud-based smart doorbells, as features like AI video scanning raise issues about…

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Cybersecurity

Germ launches as Bluesky’s first private messenger integration

Bluesky has integrated a new end-to-end encrypted messaging service, Germ DM, directly into its platform, marking the first private messenger…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Tests Encrypted RCS Messaging for iPhone

Apple has begun testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in a developer beta, a foundational step toward enhancing privacy for texts…

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BigTech Companies

Apple’s Messages App: Key Upgrades Coming Soon

Apple's Messages app is set for major RCS upgrades that will significantly improve cross-platform texting between iPhone and Android users,…

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BigTech Companies

WhatsApp’s New Lockdown Mode Boosts Security Against Cyberattacks

WhatsApp has introduced a "Strict Account Settings" mode, a lockdown feature that blocks media from unknown senders and silences calls…

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Cybersecurity

Ring denies providing ICE with camera access

A campaign urging the destruction of Ring cameras highlights public concern over potential data sharing with agencies like ICE, though…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ring’s Video Verification: A Limited Shield Against AI Fakes

Ring Verify provides a "digital security seal" to confirm that downloaded security footage has not been altered since leaving Ring's…

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AI & Tech

Signal Founder Tackles AI’s Privacy Challenge

Moxie Marlinspike, founder of Signal, has launched **Confer**, an open-source, end-to-end encrypted AI chatbot designed to ensure user conversations remain…

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BigTech Companies

iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: See the New Features

Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 26.3, ending a holiday update pause and introducing groundwork for future…

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Artificial Intelligence

How Rakuten Viber Secures Privacy While Fighting Abuse

Security for global messaging platforms is a critical human responsibility, as they serve as essential lifelines during crises; this demands…

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Cybersecurity

8 Essential WhatsApp Security Features to Protect Your Privacy

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is a strong security foundation, but users must actively manage privacy settings due to ongoing threats like…

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Gadgets

Never Delete Photos Again: 2TB Lifetime Plan for $79.97

FileJump offers a one-time payment of $79.97 for lifetime 2TB cloud storage, eliminating recurring fees and providing a cost-effective alternative…

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Cybersecurity

Kohler’s Toilet Cameras Lack True End-to-End Encryption

Kohler's Dekota smart toilet falsely advertised end-to-end encryption, as user health data is decrypted and accessible on company servers, leading…

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Cybersecurity

Kohler’s Smart Toilet Cameras Claim E2EE Despite Data Access

Kohler's smart toilet camera, which analyzes waste for health insights, claims to use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for privacy, but experts…

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AI & Tech

Proton Launches End-to-End Encrypted Spreadsheet App

Proton has launched Proton Sheets, a new encrypted spreadsheet application featuring real-time collaboration and end-to-end encryption, ensuring only creators and…

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Cybersecurity

‘End-to-End Encrypted’ Smart Toilet Camera Lacks Promised Security

Kohler's Dekoda smart toilet camera claims to use "end-to-end encryption" for user data, but security experts clarify it actually employs…

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Cybersecurity

Signal’s Encrypted iOS Backups Are Here

Signal has launched encrypted backups for iOS, using end-to-end encryption and a unique recovery key to securely protect and restore…

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