Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has criticized the privacy and encryption system of WhatsApp, calling it misleading in terms of message security.
In a post shared on X, Durov claimed that WhatsApp does not provide the level of privacy many users believe it offers. He alleged that employees at the platform could potentially access a large amount of private user communication.
He also referred to legal scrutiny involving Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, in the United States while questioning the company’s approach to user privacy.
Durov compared WhatsApp with Telegram and stated that Telegram has never shared private user data with third parties. He suggested that his platform follows stronger privacy principles regarding user information.
However, WhatsApp continues to defend its security system and says its messages are protected through end-to-end encryption. According to the company, this means only the sender and recipient can read messages, while even WhatsApp itself cannot access their content.
Encryption and online privacy remain important topics as millions of people worldwide use messaging applications for personal and professional communication.
Debates between technology companies over security standards, data protection, and privacy policies have become increasingly common in recent years.
Experts often advise users to review privacy settings, understand how platforms handle data, and stay informed about security features offered by communication apps.
The latest comments by Durov have added to ongoing discussions around digital privacy and how technology companies protect user information. Both Telegram and WhatsApp remain among the most widely used messaging platforms globally, with millions relying on them for daily communication.
