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WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, with its underlying implementation based on the Signal protocol developed by Open Whisper Systems.
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UnverifiedSignal、WhatsApp、iMessage等主流通讯应用采用端到端加密技术，其数学基础通常是非对称密钥体系如椭圆曲线Diffie-Hellman密钥交换76% similarUnverifiedWhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption (E2EE), which prevents the platform's servers from reviewing transmitted content, shifting the responsibility for security detection to the endpoint device.76% similarUnverifiedThe Signal protocol involves the Double Ratchet algorithm and X3DH key agreement, achieving forward secrecy, and has been adopted by WhatsApp and Signal.68% similar
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