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25 Jul, 2015

Blackberry secure messaging closure

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The Pakistani government plans to shut down BlackBerry secure messaging services from December 1, for security reasons. BlackBerry encrypts data such as emails and its BlackBerry Messenger messages sent between a user’s phone and public networks, ensuring greater privacy for users but making life harder for police and intelligence agencies. According to a report. Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the II, wants to have easier access to electronic communications.