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technology2 days ago•5 min saved

Cross-Platform RCS Encrypted Test in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple and Google are testing end-to-end encryption for iPhone–to–Android RCS messages in the second iOS 26.4 beta. The feature will not ship with iOS 26.4 and requires iPhone beta 2 and the latest Google Messages to test; it aims to enable encrypted cross-platform communications, building on existing Android-to-Android E2EE and iMessage’s iPhone-to-iPhone encryption. Availability will come in a future release and is limited by devices and carriers during beta.

via MacRumors|

#android #beta-testing #end-to-end-encryption

technology8 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Begins Encrypted RCS Testing in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple's iOS 26.4 beta adds end-to-end encrypted RCS testing, but it's in a beta phase and not shipping yet; it currently works only between Apple devices and will roll out to other platforms in a future update, with cross-platform encryption coming later.

via Droid Life|

#apple #beta #end-to-end-encryption

security9 days ago•6 min saved

Researchers uncover 27 attack scenarios targeting cloud password managers

Swiss researchers disclosed 27 attack scenarios across Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane and 1Password that could let attackers view or modify vaults, challenging the science of end-to-end encryption and exploiting issues in onboarding, key escrow, and item-level encryption. A notable attack demonstrated is ‘malicious auto-enrolment’ against Bitwarden, which could allow a server-controlled attacker to hijack a vault during organization onboarding. Vendors are patching (Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane) while 1Password defends its SRP-based design. The paper recommends stronger authentication, key separation and ciphertext integrity. Users should check remediation status with providers and ask for audits.)

via Infosecurity Magazine|

#cloud-security #cryptography #end-to-end-encryption

cybersecurity29 days ago•22 min saved

WhatsApp unveils a Tightened Privacy Mode to fend off targeted hacks

WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings, a one‑click privacy feature designed for high‑risk users (such as journalists and public figures). It blocks attachments from unknown senders, disables link previews, and silences calls from unknown contacts, while regular chats remain protected by end‑to‑end encryption. The rollout will be global in the coming weeks and is aimed at providing extra safeguards against sophisticated cyberattacks.

via Engadget|

#cybersecurity #end-to-end-encryption #high-risk-users

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

iPhone-to-Android RCS May Finally Achieve End-to-End Encryption

A renewed push for end-to-end encryption of RCS messages between iPhone and Android is underway, with Universal Profile 3.0 laying groundwork and Apple and Google signaling commitments to enable E2EE in future updates. Recent hints in iOS 26.3 beta suggest encryption work is progressing, but there is no live rollout yet.

via Droid Life|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #imessage

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Apple Eyes Stronger iPhone-Galaxy RCS Messaging with End-to-End Encryption

A report suggests Apple is testing a new RCS profile and end-to-end encryption in iOS 26.3 Beta 2 to improve cross-platform messaging with Galaxy devices. RCS Universal Profile 3.0 adds E2EE, plus features like Tapback, inline replies, and edit/unsend, with four French carriers currently showing the code; Apple may also collaborate with Google to boost Android-to-iPhone RCS availability.

via SamMobile|

#cross-platform-messaging #end-to-end-encryption #galaxy

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

iOS 26.3 Beta Signals End-to-End Encrypted RCS Texting Across Platforms

Apple's iOS 26.3 beta hints that carriers could enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone‑to‑Android chats by adopting RCS Universal Profile 3.0, adding iMessage-like features such as inline replies, edits, unsend, and Tapbacks, with rollout depending on carriers and cross‑platform coordination with Google, likely arriving between iOS 26.3 and iOS 27 in select regions.

via MacRumors|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #ios-263

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

iOS 26 Still Lacks Key Message Upgrades

Apple has yet to implement key messaging upgrades, including end-to-end encryption and other RCS protocol enhancements, in iOS 26, with these features possibly arriving in later updates like iOS 26.2, expected around December.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #end-to-end-encryption #ios-26

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Google Messages Beta Introduces QR Code Key Verification

Google Messages is rolling out QR code-based key verification in its beta, allowing users to scan QR codes to verify contact encryption keys, enhancing message security. The feature is not yet on the stable channel and is part of Google's broader efforts to improve privacy and security in messaging apps, with plans to extend this system to third-party apps in 2025.

via 9to5Google|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #google-messages

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Jack Dorsey's Bitchat Mesh Launches on App Store for Offline Messaging

Jack Dorsey's new Bluetooth-based, decentralized messaging app 'bitchat mesh' has launched on the App Store, offering privacy-focused, peer-to-peer communication without servers or user data collection, though it currently has a bug preventing Android connectivity.

via 9to5Mac|

#bluetooth #decentralized #end-to-end-encryption

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Cloudflare and Orange Launch End-to-End Encrypted Video Calling App

Cloudflare has open-sourced its end-to-end encryption solution for its video app Orange Meets, which uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS) for secure group communication, client-side encryption with WebRTC, and a Designated Committer Algorithm for dynamic group management. The project is a technical prototype aimed at developers and privacy enthusiasts, not a polished consumer product, and is available for testing and further development.

via BleepingComputer|

#cloudflare #end-to-end-encryption #mls

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Apple's iOS Updates Introduce New Messaging, Call Screening, and Phone Features

iOS 26 introduces at least 10 new features to the Messages app, including polls, conversation backgrounds, Apple Cash in group chats, typing indicators, contact adding, message selection, unknown sender screening, natural language search, photo previews, and support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages, with the update available later this year.

via MacRumors|

#end-to-end-encryption #group-chat-updates #ios-26

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging App Relaunches with Enhanced Security Features"

Apple's iMessage faces a new warning as Sunbird, a third-party relay between Android and Apple's ecosystem, raises concerns about end-to-end encryption. Sunbird's relay system converts Android-oriented texts into iMessages, leading iMessage users to believe the conversations are end-to-end encrypted when they are not. Sunbird's return comes with promises of improved security, but its lack of end-to-end encryption raises doubts about its security. The article advises against using third-party relays and suggests using cross-platform alternatives like WhatsApp or Signal for secure messaging.

via Forbes|

#android #apple #end-to-end-encryption

technology1 year ago•10 min saved

"WhatsApp Issues Urgent Update Warning to All Users"

WhatsApp is warning its 2 billion users about a serious new problem with its upcoming upgrade, which aims to comply with Europe’s DMA and open its platform to third-party chats. The new guidance reveals a fatal flaw in the update, highlighting serious security risks for users due to the challenge of maintaining end-to-end encryption while enabling interoperability with other services. The warning emphasizes the inability to guarantee the security and privacy of messages sent or received through third-party providers, raising concerns about potential compromises to user security.

via Forbes|

#end-to-end-encryption #interoperability #meta

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

"WhatsApp Testing New Feature to Identify End-to-End Encrypted Chats on Android"

WhatsApp is testing a new feature on Android that briefly displays an "end-to-end encrypted" indicator at the top of chat threads, as part of Meta's rollout of third-party chat interoperability in the EU. This feature is currently being tested by beta users and aims to provide users with more transparency about the security of their conversations.

via The Verge|

#android #beta-testing #end-to-end-encryption