WhatsApp defends encryption as it tops 2 billion users

WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook in 2014, has grown into one of the most widely used services in the Facebook “family” of apps. Whatsapp Facebook OnlineChat

WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook in 2014, has grown into one of the most widely used services in the Facebook “family” of apps, offering free messaging along with voice and video calls.

The statement said WhatsApp remained committed to its “strong encryption” that enables users to connect privately even amid calls by law enforcement in the United States and elsewhere to provide more access. Last week, child protection organizations called on Facebook to halt plans for strong encryption of all its platforms, saying that would allow predators to operate freely.

Backers of strong encryption argue that any special access or “backdoors” allowed for law enforcement would weaken security and could be exploited by criminals, hackers and authoritarian governments. Facebook’s stance on encryption has been backed by more than 100 activist organizations, security experts and industry groups who warned against efforts to force tech companies to weaken encryption.Human rights activists have said that spyware hidden in WhatsApp messages, possible developed by Israel-based NSO Group, was used to track dissidents and others.

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