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The global rise of encrypted messaging apps and government pushback

The Economist examines how encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal have grown worldwide and why governments are seeking to regain control over them.

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The Economist examines how encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal have grown worldwide and why governments are seeking to regain control over them.

e/eineurope · topic · T-16478cycle Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:38 UTC · first reported 5 Sept 2024