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Security The Web

Lawsuit alleges Meta can read WhatsApp messages despite encryption

Plaintiffs cite whistleblowers to argue that end-to-end encryption doesn't work as advertised
Ripple effect: Questions about whether WhatsApp's encryption works as Meta describes have taken center stage in a new international lawsuit filed in a US federal court, where plaintiffs allege that Meta misled billions of users about the privacy of their messages.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 13 comments
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The Web Security

Meta knowingly took in billions from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, says Reuters

Another day, another Meta controversy
In a nutshell: Meta has faced several controversies over the years, including the misuse of private data for political profiling, failing to stop the spread of fake news and hate speech, and ignoring the impact of Facebook and Instagram on the mental well-being of young people. A new report now claims the company has also knowingly accepted fraudulent and scam ads originating in China.
Full story By Kishalaya Kundu, 24 comments
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Security Software

New CISA alert: encryption isn't what's failing on Signal and WhatsApp

State-backed hackers aren't cracking Signal. They're cracking your phone.
Why it matters: Hackers are bypassing encryption used in messenger apps by compromising the phones and convenience features like QR-based sign-ins. The latest campaign targets high-value targets. The attacks have scraped device data, text messages, and even audio recordings. Their techniques require no user interaction and can remain hidden for years.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 9 comments
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