Morning Overview on MSN

6 messaging apps roll back end-to-end encryption defaults

In recent developments, six prominent messaging apps have decided to roll back their end-to-end encryption (E2EE) defaults, ...
Lifehacker

Google Messages Aren't Always End-to-End Encrypted

Google doesn't have the best track record when it comes to user privacy, but it's getting better. The company's messaging app, Google Messages, now comes pre-installed on most new Android devices and ...

WhatsApp solves a major consumer problem with new feature

Now, WhatsApp is rolling out another upgrade designed to tackle language barriers, one of its biggest global challenges. WhatsApp is introducing Message Translations, a new feature that allows users ...
Benzinga.com

iOS 18 Includes Apple's New Passwords App with End-to-End Encryption: Here's How You Use It

Apple Inc. AAPL has rolled out a new Passwords app as part of its iOS 18 update. This app serves as a comprehensive password manager for iPhone users. What Happened: The Passwords app is a key feature ...
NBC New York

Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging

Think twice before sending your next text message. Or better yet, make sure you are using an end-to-end encryption method. End-to-end encryption helps ensure that only the intended recipients can read ...
Governing

Las Vegas Police Use of Encrypted App Causes Transparency Concern

Transparency advocates are raising concerns after court records showed that a Metropolitan Police Department sergeant accused of illegally detaining people on the Las Vegas Strip used an app called ...
The Conversation

Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app

Frederick Scholl does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...