encryption

Meta denied reports it delayed plans to deploy end-to-end encryption on its Facebook and Instagram services, though conceded to Mobile World Live (MWL) it had amended its original timeline.

Vulnerabilities exposing user data were found on hundreds of Android apps across multiple categories, potentially affecting the privacy of millions of users, ZDNet reported.

Telegram followed through on a promise to launch video calling in 2020, enabling one-on-one sessions as it works toward the rollout of group calling capabilities.

Messaging app Telegram sought to combat blocks on its service in Iran and China, shifting resources to develop anti-censorship tools for the countries after successfully overcoming a ban in Russia.

Apple rejected claims from US Attorney General William Barr it failed to adequately assist a recent murder investigation, arguing it worked diligently to provide as much information to police as possible.

US Attorney General William Barr called on Apple to help police access two iPhones used by a man accused of killing three people on a naval base in Florida in December 2019, noting the company had thus far failed to…

US politicians warned Facebook and Apple would face legislation compelling them to offer ways for police to access encrypted devices and data if they don’t develop such methods themselves.