Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox A warning has been issued to anybody who uses Facebook messenger on their phone.
Millions of Brits have the app installed on their iPhones and Androids, and everyone is at risk. Cyber security experts have spoken out in criticism of the messaging service, which does not come with end-to-end encryption.
Messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, which have end-to-end encryption ensure only you and the person you're communicating with can read or listen to what is sent, reports the Daily Record.
Facebook has pledged to make end-to-end encryption the default across all of its messaging services – though the company has told users not to expect it on Facebook Messenger
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