Internet companies like Facebook and Google plan to enhance encryption for their services
The Guardian reports that major Internet companies such as Facebook, Google, and Snapchat work on increased privacy and encryption technologies, in the context of the clash over encryption between Apple and the FBI. Facebook’s WhatsApp plans to encrypt voice calls, Snapchat is looking into building a secure messaging system, and Google is working on an encrypted email project.
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