Encrypted messaging apps accused of giving terrorists a place to hide
Internet giants are resisting calls to open up encrypted messaging apps (such as WhatsApp and iMessage) to counter terrorism investigators.
The messaging services allow users to privately communicate with each other, and there is no way for anyone to read their conversations.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says it’s hindering intelligence operations and stops them from monitoring messages to thwart planned attacks
WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, says giving backdoor access to Police and security agencies would be a major threat to their users’ privacy and security.
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