After being hinted at and after testing in previous beta builds, WhatsApp has confirmed that end-to-end encryption for cloud backups is set to roll out soon. [Update 10/11]: After being officially ...

WhatsApp said on Friday it will give its two billion users the option to encrypt their chat backups to the cloud, taking a significant step to put a lid on one of the tricky ways private communication ...

WhatsApp is renowned for its end-to-end encryption functionality, which ensures a secure chatting experience between the sender and recipient. This encryption method safeguards conversations on the ...

WhatsApp offers several privacy and security tools, but one feature often goes unnoticed—end-to-end encrypted backup. If this ...

WhatsApp has just received a feature that people have wanted for years, the ability to run the popular chat app on other devices with the same account. A limited version of the multi-device support ...

WhatsApp is rolling out new end-to-end encryption backups for data being stored on Google Drive or iCloud. Users can get their random 64-digit keys that are used for them to handle their data ...

Signal phishing attack targets journalists, activists, and dissidents with fake support texts that steal backup recovery keys ...

Signal backup phishing attacks are targeting recovery keys. Here’s how the scam works and why South African users should be ...

One of the big backup trends at the moment is to write backups to immutable storage. Immutable storage is widely regarded as one of the best ways to prevent ransomware from destroying your backups.

Face it: Your personal and business data is under threat 24/7 -- and protecting those digital assets while you shop, bank, and play online remains job one. Here's the good news: More security-focused ...

Ransomware is today’s fastest-growing cyber crime threat. According to security supplier Trustwave, ransomware attacks outstripped payment card information theft last year. Meanwhile, Research by ...