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Dr. Axel Poschmann looks at how encryption is evolving to address the risks associated with the development of quantum computing.

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New rules in Europe means that WhatsApp will have to offer interoperability with other messaging apps and platforms. This is something that Meta has already been talking about, having published its preference for third parties to use the Signal Protocol as the foundation for these E2EE communications.

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Messenger, has revealed its strategy for implementing interoperability with third-party messaging services, aligning with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforced by the European Union.

Following a ruling by the European commission, Meta must allow third-party chat protocols to run through WhatsApp. Because of the security risks in this change, WhatsApp is testing a new end to end encryption label on chats that are E2EE.

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The revamped iMessage app uses Apple's new PQ3 post-quantum cryptographic protocol, which its engineers say will make it the most secure messaging app — but Signal's president begs to differ.

How Kybers and ratcheting are boosting the resiliency of Apple's messaging app.

Although Apple says bad actors arent using quantum computing to break into your messages yet, this update aims to safeguard them.