Those encrypted WhatsApp messages aren't as secure as you think
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After years of saying otherwise, now we know Facebook can read your WhatsApp messages Facebook has proven many times over the years that it can't be trusted to protect your privacy. Well, if you use its WhatsApp service, be prepared to be let down again. The messaging tool is end-to-end encrypted, but it's not as secure as you may think. Tap or click here for more secure messaging options. → |
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