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Chiara Castro

WhatsApp encryption isn't the problem, metadata is

In this photo illustration, the WhatsApp logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.

Once again, WhatsApp is under scrutiny for allegedly putting the data of its over two billion users at risk. Two distinct—although entwined—stories made headlines lately and likely make you fear for your privacy. 

Let's go with order. On May 22, 2024, The Intercept disclosed the content of an internal threat assessment in which WhatsApp engineers discussed some vulnerabilities that could enable government agencies to "bypass our encryption."

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