A stark example of how digital footprints will be utilized in a post-Roe America
The article is from Aug 10, 2022 but remains relevant
A stark example of how digital footprints will be utilized in a post-Roe America
The article is from Aug 10, 2022 but remains relevant
Regardless of the politics surrounding abortion, Facebook chat never claims to be encrypted nor secure. Users should be aware that their chats are available in this capacity and should also be aware that platforms like Signal exist which are encrypted and secure.
Facebook Messenger does actually offer an end-to-end encrypted service, though it’s not the default setting.
Except it is encrypted, and pretty secure. That’s not really related to the issue. Facebook complied with a subpoena as they are legally required to do so. Signal would have to do the same. The only difference there is that Signal doesn’t retain decryption keys for your data so subpoenaing them would be pretty pointless except to prove that some conversation happened.
They’re exploiting the fact people don’t know how it works. They see “https”, they think cops can’t see anything