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In-app Warnings and Encryption

The effectiveness of in-app warnings and encryption in reducing the instinct to flee into private messages or other apps, and the importance of clear and contextual warnings, technical nudges, and proactive encryption prompts in minimizing harm.

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Jan 20, 2026

What in‑app warning designs reduce the chance victims move conversations to private messaging?

Clear, contextual in‑app warnings that explain risk without panic, offer immediate safety controls, and signal the app’s security posture reduce victims’ instinct to flee into private messages or othe...