WhatsApp now offers encrypted backups. Here’s how to opt in

The feature isn’t enabled by default

Story byThomas Macaulay

Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.

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