From now on, your secrets in WhatsApp are extra safe
A little gossip here, an exciting picture to your boyfriend there, we all probably do it sometimes. How nice: starting this week, there is a lock on your messages in WhatsApp and all your personal conversations are ‘safe’.
The first question that comes to mind is: uh, weren't they then?
I see a vague message popping up on my screen with the text: “For messages you send to this chat and the conversations you make, end-to-end encryption will be used from now on. Tap here for more information.” Of course, I immediately tap the extra-info button, because what the hell does this actually mean? Was WhatsApp involved in eavesdropping practices?
I find out that due to end-to-end encryption, only the sender and the receiver can read a message. Your messages are essentially encrypted and even if the government wants to request info from WhatsApp, they can whistle for it. This encryption of messages was already active for one-on-one conversations according to founder Brian Acton, but now applies to all forms of communication, such as group chats, phone calls via the app, and photos. Quite a reassuring thought, isn't it?
Brian, I think this is quite a good idea. And now let's hope you haven't secretly seen those makeup-free silly selfies with tampons in my nostrils that were meant for my bestie…
From now on, your secrets in WhatsApp are extra safe
A little gossip here, an exciting picture to your boyfriend there, we all probably do it sometimes. How nice: starting this week, there is a lock on your messages in WhatsApp and all your personal conversations are ‘safe’.
The first question that comes to mind is: uh, weren't they then?
I see a vague message popping up on my screen with the text: “For messages you send to this chat and the conversations you make, end-to-end encryption will be used from now on. Tap here for more information.” Of course, I immediately tap the extra-info button, because what the hell does this actually mean? Was WhatsApp involved in eavesdropping practices?
I find out that due to end-to-end encryption, only the sender and the receiver can read a message. Your messages are essentially encrypted and even if the government wants to request info from WhatsApp, they can whistle for it. This encryption of messages was already active for one-on-one conversations according to founder Brian Acton, but now applies to all forms of communication, such as group chats, phone calls via the app, and photos. Quite a reassuring thought, isn't it?
Brian, I think this is quite a good idea. And now let's hope you haven't secretly seen those makeup-free silly selfies with tampons in my nostrils that were meant for my bestie…
