Messenger's encrypted chats expand to more users ahead of full rollout later this yearThe switch to secure chats forced Meta to 'redesign the entire system.'By S. Dent, 08.23.2023
WhatsApp may soon introduce usernamesThe update could change the way users find each other on the app. By S. Fielding, 05.25.2023
Google expands Gmail client-side encryption to more usersThe feature is now generally available to organizations on certain Workspace plans.By K. Holt, 02.28.2023
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expectMeta is also expanding tests that make encryption the default.By J. Fingas, 01.23.2023
Apple expands iCloud encryption as it backs away from controversial CSAM scanning plansNew security features will keep more of your data safe from hackers and law enforcement.By J. Fingas, 12.07.2022
Google Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group textsIt couldn't resist taking a dig at Apple's lack of RCS support, though.By K. Holt, 12.02.2022
Twitter seems to be working on end-to-end encryption for DMs againOwner Elon Musk previously said direct messages should have Signal-style protection.By K. Holt, 11.16.2022
Signal makes Google strike organizer Meredith Whittaker its first presidentShe founded Google's Open Research Group and is a senior AI advisor to the FTC. By S. Dent, 09.07.2022
Meta starts testing default end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe company is also trialing a secure storage feature that backs up encrypted chat history.By M. Moon, 08.11.2022
Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone serviceE2EE protection is coming to meeting breakout rooms as well.By K. Holt, 07.21.2022
ProtonMail is rebranding and adding a lot more storage to all its plansThe company now goes by Proton and is unifying its products under some new plans.By N. Ingraham, 05.25.2022
End-to-end encryption is coming to Google Messages group textsThe expanded feature will arrive as an open beta later this year.By K. Holt, 05.11.2022
Researchers break world record for quantum-encrypted communicationsThe research could lead to hack-proof networks. By S. Dent, 04.18.2022
Russian court finds Meta guilty of "extremist activity", but won’t ban WhatsAppThe judge supported a ban on Facebook and Instagram. By A. Khalid, 03.21.2022
Facebook plays catch-up with new features for Messenger encrypted chatsReactions, stickers and typing alerts are some of the upgrades.By J. Fingas, 01.27.2022
The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryptionA key goal is to turn the public's opinion against Facebook Messenger encryption.By S. Dent, 01.17.2022
Microsoft Teams adds end-to-end encryption for one-on-one callsYour conversations should be that much more secure.By J. Fingas, 12.14.2021
US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing effortsOfficials are worried China could win the encryption wars.By J. Fingas, 11.24.2021
Meta delays full Facebook and Instagram message encryption to 2023That's significantly later than the company's earlier suggested timeline.By J. Fingas, 11.21.2021
The Dutch government claims it can decrypt Tesla's hidden driving dataIt will allow requests for more targeted accident data, researchers said.By S. Dent, 10.22.2021