Twitter is reportedly working on finally adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages (DMs) exchanged between users on the social media platform. This is a sought-after and massively requested feature that will help protect private communications from anyone sitting between the conversation parties or even legal requests. Twitter had attempted to prototype an … [Read more...] about Twitter source code indicates end-to-end encrypted DMs are coming
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How to turn on Ring’s end-to-end encryption on your doorbell or camera
Amazon-owned Ring announced last autumn it would adopt end-to-end encryption, Then, in January, it started to add support to its cameras in technical preview. Now, Ring’s end-to-end encryption is leaving preview. That means it's currently available to US users and is rolling out globally to all users. The new security feature encrypts video streams (coming from your Ring … [Read more...] about How to turn on Ring’s end-to-end encryption on your doorbell or camera
End-to-end encrypted messaging is now available for more users in Google Messages
Google began rolling out end-to-end encryption at the end of last year for select Google Messages beta users who have enabled Chat, Google’s implementation of RCS. End-to-end encryption ensures that conversations stay encrypted from when they leave your smartphone, to when they arrive at the other end. There is no server-side decryption, meaning that data can’t be collected in … [Read more...] about End-to-end encrypted messaging is now available for more users in Google Messages
PSA: Telegram Chats Aren’t End-to-End Encrypted by Default
Telegram and Signal are widely popular privacy-focused messaging apps. However, the two apps have some big differences: While all messages sent via Signal are always end-to-end encrypted by default, Telegram messages aren’t. End-to-end encryption is an optional feature in Telegram. Why End-to-End Encryption Matters End-to-end encryption means that only the sender and the … [Read more...] about PSA: Telegram Chats Aren’t End-to-End Encrypted by Default
Zoom end-to-end encryption is finally rolling out next week
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Zoom will switch on end-to-end encryption next week. The technical preview will be available to paying and free users. A swathe of other features are also heading to the video conferencing service’s products. Zoom has been a key work-from-home tool for many users in 2020. That being said, the company isn’t renowned for … [Read more...] about Zoom end-to-end encryption is finally rolling out next week
Whisply to Send and Share up to 1 GB Files with End-to-End Encryption
Developed by BoxCryptor, Whisply is a free web app that lets you securely send and share files with end-to-end encryption directly from any modern web browser through one of three most popular online storage services, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Whisply has a very instructive step-by-step wizard that guides you through the process. It’s pretty easy to follow along … [Read more...] about Whisply to Send and Share up to 1 GB Files with End-to-End Encryption
SafePad is an end-to-end encrypted online Notepad
We need security everywhere, terms like ‘encryption’ and ‘authorization’ have become common these days. But how about security on your notepad? Yes, we note down a lot of simple things on our text editor or notepad. Enter ‘SafePad’ a free online end-to-end encrypted alternative to your conventional notepad application. Not just an encryption utility, SafePad can also … [Read more...] about SafePad is an end-to-end encrypted online Notepad
Synaptics Discusses Fingerprint Security and the Need For End-to-End Encryption
In a bid to demonstrate the advantages of its latest-generation SentryPoint fingerprint solutions, at this year's Computex event Synaptics came with a very interesting demonstration for breaking into a PC. By taking advantage of flaws in a fingerprint sensor implemented without end-to-end encryption, the company was able to showcase just how easy it is to hack into a PC using … [Read more...] about Synaptics Discusses Fingerprint Security and the Need For End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp end-to-end security of group chats can be easily hacked: German researchers
In May 2016, Facebook-owned-WhatsApp had introduced the end-to-end encryption for its users across the globe. This had raised the bar of privacy in the digital messaging ecosystem. But it has become difficult for WhatsApp to keep up the security standards, most importantly when it comes to group chats. However, a team of German researchers claims that they have … [Read more...] about WhatsApp end-to-end security of group chats can be easily hacked: German researchers
Microsoft announces the preview of end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations on Skype
Microsoft today announced the preview of end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations on Skype. When you chat with someone using this new Private Conversations feature, the whole conversation will be end-to-end encrypted. This encryption process will be applicable to includes audio calls, text messages, images, audio, and videos. Microsoft is using the industry standard Signal … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces the preview of end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations on Skype