Zuck Confirms CIA Can Read WhatsApp Messages By Compromising Your Device

Not that this isn't already well-known to everyone on this sub, but worth making note of again since it's in the news. End-to-end encryption protects messages in transit but is useless if your device is compromised. Spyware like Pegasus allows attackers (including government agencies) to access your messages directly on your device even as they're being typed, bypassing E2EE entirely. Features like screen recording alerts or indicator lights cannot be trusted as they can also be disabled by advanced spyware.

To mitigate risks, always set messages to self-destruct and use a dedicated burner line (in addition to a reputable E2EE service) for anything highly sensitive. Most importantly, even when taking every possible precaution, never assume that any of your electronic communications are private or secure.

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/whatsapp-data-is-accessible-to-cia-says-zuckerberg/story