Instagram DMs are no longer private — this common mistake could risk your security

Meta announced the change last week (Picture: Getty Images)

After Meta announced it had removed end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on Instagram messaging last week, digital security experts are urging users to take extra precautions in the DMs.

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