Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again raised concerns over the security of WhatsApp, calling the popular messaging platform unsafe in a recent post on social media platform X.
Musk went a step further by suggesting that even apps like Signal may not be completely secure, while encouraging users to consider X Chat instead.
Post Follows New Legal Case Against Meta
Elon Musk’s remarks came shortly after a Bloomberg report highlighted a new lawsuit filed against Meta Platforms, WhatsApp’s parent company, in the United States.
The lawsuit questions WhatsApp’s long-standing claim that its messages are protected by end-to-end encryption.
Lawsuit Filed by Users From Multiple Countries
According to Bloomberg, a group of users from:
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Australia
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Brazil
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Mexico
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South Africa
has filed a case against Meta in a US District Court in San Francisco.
The plaintiffs allege that Meta and WhatsApp have misled users by repeatedly assuring them that their chats are completely private and inaccessible to anyone outside the conversation.
Allegations Challenge End-to-End Encryption Claims
The lawsuit claims that, contrary to public assurances:
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WhatsApp may store user messages
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Messages may be analyzed
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Company employees could potentially access private chats
These allegations directly contradict WhatsApp’s repeated statements that only the sender and recipient can read messages.
Meta Accused of Misleading Users
According to the complaint, WhatsApp informs users that their messages are fully encrypted and unreadable to outsiders. However, the plaintiffs argue that this claim is not entirely accurate.
The lawsuit alleges that Meta employees may have access to user communications, raising serious questions about privacy and transparency.
Growing Scrutiny Over Messaging App Privacy
This controversy has once again placed messaging app security under global scrutiny. With billions of users worldwide — including millions in Pakistan — WhatsApp’s privacy claims are now being closely examined.
So far, Meta has not issued a detailed response addressing the latest allegations highlighted in the lawsuit.
What Users Should Know
While no court decision has been made yet, experts advise users to:
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Stay informed about privacy policies
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Avoid sharing sensitive information casually
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Monitor official statements from service providers
The case is expected to fuel further debate about digital privacy, encryption, and user trust.
