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Meta removes E2E encryption from Instagram DMs; experts warn first major domino

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Meta removed end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, reversing a security feature that the company had previously touted as a privacy protection. Security experts called the move the first major domino in what could be a broader industry retreat from encrypted messaging. Meta cited compliance requirements and law enforcement pressure as factors in the decision. The company said it will retain encryption on WhatsApp and Messenger. Privacy advocates warned that removing encryption from a platform used by billions creates surveillance opportunities for both governments and hackers.
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