Only the first and last letters are encrypted

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Messaging apps love to advertise 'end-to-end encryption' on their security pages, but the phrase promises something surprisingly specific.

What does it mean?

Only sender and receiver can read the messages — not even the service provider ✓
Only the first and last letters are encrypted
Encryption on weekends only

Only sender and receiver can read the messages — not even the service provider
With E2EE the keys exist only on the participants' devices, so even a hacked server reveals nothing. It differs from mere 'encryption in transit' — worth checking which chats actually have it.

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