Instagram is removing end-to-end encryption from DMs
… Meta has not publicly connected the two events, but the timing has not gone unnoticed by security researchers and legal analysts. That is not the only pressure Meta has been navigating. …
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Instagram to discontinue end-to-end encryption for DMs [Update: Meta's statement]
… By removing encryption, the tech giant can: Proactively scan messages to identify and flag illegal material. Provide messages to legal authorities when prompted. …
Instagram's new 'Instants' feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal | TechCrunch
… However, Instagram may be a bit late to capitalize on the trend of low-pressure, authentic photo sharing, as BeReal is not as popular as it once was , and many users already use Instagram Stories for fast, informal updates and might not see the need for a separate app and feature to do so. …
WhatsApp - Wikipedia
… End-to-end encryption On November 18, 2014, Open Whisper Systems announced a partnership with WhatsApp to provide end-to-end encryption by incorporating the encryption protocol used in Signal into each WhatsApp client platform. …
Instagram - Wikipedia
… 129 Meta scheduled an end of support for end-to-end encryption in Instagram direct messaging in May 2026. 130 131 132 Following this change, messages are no longer protected by end-to-end encryption and are not exclusively accessible only to the communicating users. …