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WhatsApp's "LOL" Joke Fuels Encryption Privacy Fears

10/30/2025

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Story summary

WhatsApp, the messaging app, posted a joke about users who end messages with "lol," sparking privacy concerns about end-to-end encryption.
The post drew over 6.9 million views on X and led users to doubt encryption's effectiveness.
WhatsApp clarified that the phrase "we see you" was figurative and that personal messages remain private.
Experts advised users to avoid SMS due to lack of encryption and to use secure messaging apps instead.

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Story summary

WhatsApp, the messaging app, posted a joke about users who end messages with "lol," sparking privacy concerns about end-to-end encryption.
The post drew over 6.9 million views on X and led users to doubt encryption's effectiveness.
WhatsApp clarified that the phrase "we see you" was figurative and that personal messages remain private.
Experts advised users to avoid SMS due to lack of encryption and to use secure messaging apps instead.