Friday, 24 March, 2023

WhatsApp testing encrypted cloud backups for Android

<p>Messaging platform WhatsApp is testing to independently encrypt chat backups in the cloud. The service has been enabled in its latest beta update. The current E2E of messages does not allow anyone to have access to data. But with this feature, if a user has a backup of their data, authorities with a search warrant can get access to it. E2E across multiple devices is also being tested without the involvement of the users&rsquo; phones.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>