Elon Musk Says 'Can't Trust WhatsApp'; Meta Slams Claims
Elon Musk criticized WhatsApp's security following a lawsuit alleging Meta allowed unauthorized access to messages, prompting a strong denial from Meta.Summary
Elon Musk publicly stated that users “can’t trust” WhatsApp after a class-action lawsuit accused Meta of compromising user privacy despite claiming end-to-end encryption. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. federal court by individuals from Canada, South Africa, and the United States, alleges Meta granted access to private messages to employees, contractors, and third parties. Musk promoted X Chat as a more secure alternative, emphasizing “actual privacy.” Telegram CEO Pavel Durov also weighed in, calling WhatsApp’s encryption a “fraud.”
Meta and WhatsApp vehemently denied the allegations, asserting the claims are “categorically false and absurd” and highlighting their use of the Signal protocol for end-to-end encryption, which prevents even Meta from accessing message content. They also criticized the law firm bringing the suit, noting their past representation of controversial spyware firms.
Musk has consistently voiced concerns about WhatsApp’s security, while acknowledging X Chat has differences in its encryption methods compared to platforms like Signal. The debate underscores the ongoing “encryption wars” and growing user concern over data privacy, prompting questions about the security of messaging services and potential alternatives.
(Source：Times Now)