Cybersecurity

Encryption is under threat - this is how it affects you

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Whatsapp logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.

Giving law enforcement a way to decrypt messaging apps like WhatsApp could benefit cybercriminals, too Image: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Adrien Ogée
Project Lead, Cyber Resilience, World Economic Forum
Marco Pineda
Head of Security and Innovation, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum
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