Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Facebook-owned WhatsApp now has 2 billion users globally

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The Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp said it now has more than two billion users around the world. The Facebook owned WhatsApp reaffirmed its commitment to strong encryption to protect privacy. WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook in 2014, has grown into one of the most-used services in the Facebook “family” of apps. It offers free messaging along … Read more

Child protection groups urge Facebook to halt encryption plans

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More than 100 child protection organizations urged Facebook to halt plans for strong encryption of all its platforms. Child protection organization says that halting plans would allow predators to operate freely. The social network is working to extend end-to-end encryption across its messaging applications, including Facebook Messenger and Instagram. The groups said they were concerned … Read more