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Facebook to encrypt Instagram messages ahead of integration with WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger

Facebook is planning to roll out end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages, as part of a broader integration effort across the company’s messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. First reported by The New York Times, the social media giant said reworking the underlying infrastructure of its three messaging apps will allow users to talk to each other more…

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Facebook to encrypt Instagram messages ahead of integration with WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger


Facebookis planning to roll out end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages, as part of a broader integration effort across the company’s messaging platforms, including WhatsAppand Facebook Messenger.

First reported by The New York Times, the social media giant said reworking the underlying infrastructure of its three messaging apps will allow users to talk to each other more easily. The apps will reportedly remain independent of one another — with Instagram and WhatsApp bringing in 1 billion and 1.5 billion users, respectively.

In doing so, Facebook is adding end-to-end encryption to Instagram messages. That will bring a new level of security and privacy to Instagram users for the first time. Facebook will also begin encrypting Facebook Messenger by default, which has, to date, required users to manually switch on the feature.

So far, only WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted by default.

The plans are part of th

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2025: The Year Bitcoin Mining Reached Zettahash Scale and Redefined Network Security

Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash Era Bitcoin’s 2025 mining story begins with a

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Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash Era Bitcoin’s 2025 mining story begins with a [……
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Stay Safe Online This Holiday With Up to 50% Off Webroot’s Cybersecurity Plans

It may be the season of giving, but there are things you don’t always want to receive. A computer virus is one of them. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t take breaks for the holidays, which means you need to do everything in your power to protect yourself against these perpetual naughty listers. Cybersecurity software is the easiest

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Stay Safe Online This Holiday With Up to 50% Off Webroot’s Cybersecurity Plans

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Right now, new customers can grab a Webroot subscription for up to 50% off. Whether you’re looking to keep the brand-new laptop you plan to get free from malware with a basic antivirus plan, or you want to protect all your family’s devices from viruses, data breaches, and more with Webroot’s Total Protection plan, it’s the best time to save. These deals only lasts until the ball drops, ringing in the New Year, so grab a discounted plan while you still can.

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Hyundai Group hit by Bitcoin bomb email as police probe copycat extortion

The rise in bomb threats against major corporations highlights growing cybersecurity challenges and the need for enhanced digital defenses. The post Hyundai Group hit by Bitcoin bomb email as police probe copycat extortion appeared first on Crypto Briefing…

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Over 25,000 FortiCloud SSO devices exposed to remote attacks

Internet security watchdog Shadowserver has found over 25,000 Fortinet devices exposed online with FortiCloud SSO enabled, amid ongoing attacks targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability. …

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Internet security watchdog Shadowserver has found over 25,000 Fortinet devices exposed online with FortiCloud SSO enabled, amid ongoing attacks targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability. …
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