Instagram removes direct messages (DM) end-to-end encryption May 8, 2026, letting Meta access chats. Users should download backups amid privacy concerns and U.S. law pressure. Starting May 8, 2026, Instagram users who previously enabled end-to-end encryption in direct messages will lose that protection, marking a significant shift in how private conversations are handled on the […]
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