Meta Discontinues End-to-End Encryption For Instagram Direct Messages (opens in new tab)

Meta has officially ceased support for manual end-to-end encryption (E2EE) within Instagram’s Direct Messages (DMs). As of May 8, the feature is no longer available, and the company has begun the process of deleting encrypted chat histories. This move signals a shift in Meta’s strategy, as it encourages users seeking high-level privacy to transition their conversations to WhatsApp. The decision to remove the protection stems from low user engagement; according […]