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Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted messages after May 8, 2026, arguing that people barely used the feature, which is not enabled by default and only available in some areas. Here's more from @Engadget.

https://flip.it/abqNJ-

#Instagram #InfoSec #Meta #Tech

AlexTECPlayz

@alextecplayz@techhub.social replied · 4 days ago

@TechDesk @Engadget gee, I wondered why.

OF COURSE E2EE on Instagram isn't enabled by default, otherwise they wouldn't can the feature, and they didn't promote the feature anywhere noteworthy.

bstow

@bstow@beige.party replied · 4 days ago

@TechDesk @Engadget These are not serious people, and you should not treat them as such.

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