The world’s most popular messaging app WhatsAppHe’s going through some pretty tough days. The application, which stands out especially with end-to-end message encryption, European unionfacing the pressure. working on an arrangement called DMA AWAYwhile making small platforms more secure WhatsAppmakes it more dangerous. Here are the details…
WhatsApp increases file sharing limit!
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Instant messaging app WhatsApp increases the long-awaited file sharing limit! Here are the details…
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WhatsApp won’t be as secure any time soon
Making a statement on March 24, the European Union announced the new Digital Market Law (DMA). This announcement, targeting all companies with a market capitalization of $75 billion and 45 million users, AvupaIt appeals to the tech giants of .
The law in question forces technology companies in Europe to work together with smaller platforms. Even though the aim is to prevent monopolization, the fact that this is done by force draws the reaction of some segments. Especially many companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Meta suffer from MDA.
However, the latest information showed that the real danger is WhatsApp users, not giant companies. It turned out that the application, which had to combine end-to-end encryption technology with less secure protocols such as SMS under the new law, will no longer be as secure as before.
Security experts underline that Meta’s adaptation to small platforms involves big risks. Unfortunately, this puts the personal data of a billion people around the world, such as messages, photos and videos, at risk.
It should be noted that it is of course possible to simplify encryption and open it to other platforms without creating a security vulnerability. But experts agree that this will be quite difficult and safety cannot be guaranteed.
Former Facebook admin warns users
It’s not just security experts who are concerned about the issue. Another warning came from Alex Stamos, Facebook’s former head of security. “There is no way to incorporate small platforms into end-to-end encryption without putting personal information at risk,” Stamos said. used the expressions. He also underlined that he feared that user privacy would be compromised.
So what do you think about this issue? That’s why you think WhatsApp Will there be any user loss? Give your feedback in the comments section or SDN ForumYou can share it with us.
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