WhatsApp introduces encrypted video calling One of the world's most popular means of communication, Facebook's WhatsApp, is adding fully encrypted video calling to its messaging app on Monday, a move that comes as privacy advocates worry about the potential for stepped-up government surveillance under a Trump administration. WhatsApp, which boasts more than a billion users worldwide, adopted end-to-end encryption early this year, making it technically impossible for the company or government authorities to read messages or listen to calls. The new video calling service will thus provide another means for people to communicate without fear of eavesdropping though WhatsApp does retain other data such as an individual's list of contacts. Other countries including China and the United Kingdom also take a dim view of encryption. But Koum said he does not see a major threat to his service, noting that diplomats and officials use WhatsApp in many countries. "It would be like them shooting themselves in the foot." See http://ift.tt/2fc7goY
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