Encrypted messages on Signal or WhatsApp may not be as private as users believe, with new surveillance technology enabling government agencies to read them in real-time. While most people assume their digital footprint is relatively secure, a new wave of surveillance technology suggests otherwise.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly embarked on a massive 'surveillance shopping spree', purchasing advanced tools that can bypass encryption, scrape social media for sentiment, and scan faces against a database of millions. The agency's budget has reportedly tripled to £22.4 billion ($30 billion) following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
