Encryption

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, due to low adoption. Affected users will receive in-app instructions to download their messages and media. The company directs users to WhatsApp for continued encrypted messaging.

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Linux Mint 23 will introduce new options for user account administration, including post-installation home directory encryption. The update moves these controls into a dedicated system utility for better maintenance and support. This change aims to address limitations in existing desktop environment tools.