US reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
5 days ago
- #Encryption
- #Privacy
- US authorities investigated claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp chats.
- A lawsuit alleges Meta can access virtually all WhatsApp users' private communications, which Meta denies.
- The lawsuit was filed by Quinn Emanuel, which is also representing NSO Group in a separate case.
- Meta accuses Quinn Emanuel of filing a meritless lawsuit to support NSO Group.
- Quinn Emanuel claims the lawsuit is based on whistleblower testimonies from multiple countries.
- Experts express skepticism about the lawsuit's claims, citing lack of evidence.
- WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is defended by Meta, stating it's mathematically impossible to access chat content retroactively.
- Critics point out WhatsApp collects metadata, raising privacy concerns despite encryption claims.