Instagram’s to End Encrypted Chats for Direct Messages
Meta has announced that Instagram will officially discontinue its optional end-to-end encrypted direct message feature on May 8, 2026. The feature was initially rolled out for testing in 2021 to provide users with a secure communication channel accessible only by the sender and recipient. Meta cites very low adoption rates among its user base as […] The post Instagram’s to End Encrypted Chats for Direct Messages appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Instagram will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted direct message feature due to low adoption rates, making users vulnerable to interception of sensitive communications. This change affects the privacy and security of users who relied on this feature.
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