WhatsApp Warns New Interoperability Update May Compromise Privacy
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WhatsApp is issuing a warning about its new interoperability update - it may compromise end-to-end encryption and privacy promises.
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The update is to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) which requires messaging apps to be interoperable.
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Interoperability with third-party apps inherently weakens end-to-end encryption assurances. WhatsApp can't control or verify security of third-party endpoints.
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WhatsApp will use the Signal protocol for encryption but warns it still can't guarantee privacy or security with interoperability.
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Experts recommend not exchanging messages with third-party apps if possible, as it poses privacy and security risks. Stick to separate encrypted messenger apps.