Should you ditch unencrypted messaging apps? Here’s what the experts say about the FBI’s warning

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  • The FBI has warned Americans to use encrypted messaging apps
  • Advice comes in the wake of a cyberattack targeting US telecoms
  • Encrypted messages are only as secure as the device receiving them

Tl;DR What should you use?

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WhatsApp, Signal and Facebook Messenger all offer end-to-end encryption. If you’re on iOS and chatting to people on Apple devices, Messages and FaceTime are safe, but aren’t encrypted when talking to non-Apple devices. Regular SMS messages aren’t encrypted, and RCS encryption is dependent on who you’re talking to.

In the wake of a massive cyberattack against US telecoms operators, the FBI has urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to keep their mobile communications secure. But why does that matter?

The warning comes after one of the largest intelligence breaches in US history. Salt Typhoon, a group linked to China, used a new backdoor malware to hack network operators including AT&T and Verizon, spying on the activity of their customers.

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