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Enhanced security: Default end-to-end encryption now on Facebook Messenger
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Enhanced security: Default end-to-end encryption now on Facebook Messenger

[ad_1] Meta Platforms has fulfilled a longstanding promise by introducing default end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations and calls on Facebook Messenger. The company asserts that with this encryption enabled, only the sender and recipient of a message can access its contents. Initially introduced as an opt-in feature in 2016, end-to-end encrypted texts and calls for individual discussions will now be the standard, marking a significant milestone after an extended development process.A Comprehensive OverhaulLoredana Crisan, VP of Messenger, expressed, "This has taken years to deliver because we've taken our time to get this right." The team, including engineers, cryptographers, designers, policy experts, and product managers, worked diligently to rebuild Messenger features co...