Here's what end-to-end encryption protects—and what it doesn't.

After Apple released the iOS 26.5 update for iPhones, the iMessage app now says "Encrypted." Why does this text show up? What ...

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram on May 8, 2026. The change will affect private chats, ...

When Google announced Tuesday that end-to-end encrypted messages were coming to Gmail for business users, some people balked, noting it wasn’t true E2EE as the term is known in privacy and security ...

In addition, encrypted messages may only be sent between two individuals, not groups. Encrypting images, video and other media is not supported. Both participants must either have exchanged direct ...

Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs?

As a general guideline, it's safe to assume that, with some shiny new "Totally Ultra Encrypted Mega Secure Chat4All" app, someone screwed up the crypto, somewhere. Crypto between a few people who can ...

Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging ...

Trump’s EO 14409 confirmed adversaries are archiving your encrypted data for future quantum decryption. Here are 5 steps you ...