Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filingMeta executives proceeded with a plan to encrypt the messaging services connected to its Facebook and Instagram apps despite internal warni...
24 Feb, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook MessengerMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised, back in 2019, to bring end-to-end encryption to its platforms after the social media company suffered a ...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.07 PM IST
Meta launches default end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe end-to-end encrypted conversations also offer additional functionality including the ability to edit messages, higher media quality and...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.31 AM IST
Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Instagram: reportThe social media giant this week will begin automatically shifting Facebook users to end-to-end encryption for their messages, rolling out ...
07 Dec, 2023, 07.14 AM IST
UK urges Meta not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and InstagramThe UK government has urged Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, not to roll out end-to-end encryption without adequate safe...
20 Sep, 2023, 09.59 AM IST
Meta shutting down Messenger Lite app for AndroidMeta is shutting down the Messenger Lite app, the lightweight stripped-down version of Messenger, on Android.
25 Aug, 2023, 08.51 AM IST
Meta expands testing for end-to-end encryption on MessengerWith end-to-end encryption, the platform aims to enhance the security it already provides and give users additional confidence that their p...
23 Aug, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
After WhatsApp, Meta testing end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe company said it will also begin testing the ability to unsend messages.
12 Aug, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
Taking screengrabs of disappearing messages on Messenger? The sender will soon get an alertExperts believe the new feature will come to WhatsApp too in the future.
29 Jan, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
Facebook encrypts end-to-end Messenger voice, video call in privacy moveEncrypting text chats on Messenger has been an option since 2016.
14 Aug, 2021, 09.39 AM IST
Privacy concerns giving you sleepless nights? Keep chats safe with these 7 appsAlways remember, no system is 100 per cent secure.
12 Apr, 2018, 12.14 PM IST
Think before you share! Facebook scans photos, links posted on messengerThe tech giant said it does this to make sure the content abides by the company’s rules.
05 Apr, 2018, 06.18 PM IST
- RIM Offers auto-solution to tap its messenger service
Research In Motion has demonstrated an auto-solution to tap its messenger services to assuage India’s security concerns
09 Nov, 2011, 04.20 AM IST
- Hand over interception keys by August 15: Govt to RIM
The government has set an August 15 deadline for Canada's Research In Motion to provide the country's intelligence agencies with the interc...
08 Jul, 2011, 09.30 AM IST
- BlackBerry row: Govt stands firm on e-mail access
RIM, which has its server located in Canada, encrypts email messages as they travel between a BlackBerry device and a computer known as Bla...
01 Feb, 2011, 02.24 AM IST
- RIM solution for message, email services; says no to enterprise mail
BlackBerry on Thursday said it has provided a solution for legally intercepting messenger and internet services, but denied such access on ...
13 Jan, 2011, 03.54 PM IST
- DoT rejects BlackBerry’s email decoding solution
The BlackBerry security jinx is unlikely to be resolved soon. The telecom department has rejected the interception solution offered by Cana...
01 Oct, 2010, 12.33 AM IST