Google's move will it harder for anyone - including law enforcement - to read the content of messages.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - Google said on Thursday it will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android users, making it harder for anyone - including law enforcement - to read the content of messages.
Google's move is part of an upgrade from SMS to the Rich Communication Services standard with additional features for images and videos.The move brings additional privacy and security to Google's messaging application, but comes amid rising complaints from law enforcement agencies around the world that strong encryption may enable criminals to hide their tracks.
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