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Noopur Kumari

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Instagram users beware end to end encryption ends soon - Caught on Camera

Instagram is making a huge change that could affect how you chat with friends and family. From May 8, 2026, the platform will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted messages, meaning your private conversations may no longer be fully secure. For millions of users who rely on Instagram DMs, this could change privacy as we know it.

The End of Encrypted Instagram Chats

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