how is this possible? does what's app keep a copy of each users key to decrypt? or is he saying the CIA has enough computing power to crack the encryption?
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Simply because whatsapp is a trojan. They can access it at will
if that's the case, it is so shady. they are lying to the public.
It's fair to assume with warrants Meta grants key access, but government agencies also engage in Harvest Now, Decrypt Later practices, where they collect encrypted data in order to one day decrypt it.
my understanding is that meta doesnt have the keys...it's only at the client but am I mistaken?
Leaked Federal Bureau of Investigation Lawful Access papers
Whatsapp's information for Law Enforcement Authorities:
https://faq.whatsapp.com/444002211197967/
Rolling stone article:
I recommend checking out this website that compares different messenger apps:
https://www.securemessagingapps.com/
Generally the less information the platform is capable of having the better.