Friday, November 21, 2014

WhatsApp encrypts messages from beginning to end

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/11/19/whatsapp-encrypts-messages-from-beginning-to-end/

Whatsapp is the latest means of communication between people. Every team the less people use mobile to make or receive calls, the Most teams only send messages through instant communication applications, such as the whatsapp, the globally popular instant messaging system owned by Facebook. But not always protecting users' conversations from unwanted surveillance and snooping.

First, the use of the technology called "end-to-end" is unable to use make use of the application without worrying if wellbeing their conversation is read by other people. For example, it is a case of invasion of privacy and may be treated as a crime.

Second, Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. encrypt users' email and messages while they move within each company's network, so they can not be read by outsiders. But experts say que such information may also be used by the company for business purposes. For instance, to know what type of product the person que provide their research to date to companies in the business.

So, the idea TextSecure is designed to make messages whatsapp unable to be read by anyone. This is already the service program itself, so is not necessary the cadastre in order to enjoy this service.

In short, there is Increasing interest in the conversation instead of the people, for various Reasons, such as is made or commercial espionage, but through the use of some programs can block access from unauthorized persons.

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