Not really, they use a derivate of Signals protocol. But this doesn't stop them from making their closed source clients to forward the securely received messages to them.
An idea which comes to mind would be the "link device" feature: they invoke it to link their internal client to your phone and the apps hides it from the device list.
The lawsuit does not provide any technical details to back up the rather sensational claims.
I don't trust Meta and will never use their products, but this lawsuit isn't exactly brimming with confidence. Will be curious to see what if anything comes from it.
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aarch0x40@piefed.social · 17 pts · 199d
Hopefully this doesn’t lead to a redefinition of what “end-to-end encryption” means
BestBouclettes@jlai.lu · 12 pts · 199d
Encrypted from your phone to Meta, then from Meta to your contacts!
Arghblarg@lemmy.ca · 12 pts · 199d
Whoa! That's end-to-end, times two! Twice as secure! /s
BlueKey@fedia.io · 6 pts · 199d
Not really, they use a derivate of Signals protocol. But this doesn't stop them from making their closed source clients to forward the securely received messages to them. An idea which comes to mind would be the "link device" feature: they invoke it to link their internal client to your phone and the apps hides it from the device list.
skeezix@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 199d
if you have anything to do with facebook or meta then you can only blame yourself.
far_university1990@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 199d
Human are usually social. Social pressure and ignorance of other can stronger than own will.
Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip · 6 pts · 199d
I don't trust Meta and will never use their products, but this lawsuit isn't exactly brimming with confidence. Will be curious to see what if anything comes from it.
KissYagni@programming.dev · 6 pts · 199d
You mean that a company whose business rely on collecting user data actually collect user data ?
earlstilt@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 199d
WHAT!!! You’re telling me that meta’s motivation for providing the world’s biggest messaging app for free is not entirely altruistic? I am shocked