{"id":3512,"date":"2017-02-14T22:32:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T22:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rsoftsolution.com\/blog\/you-can-now-use-signal-for-encrypted-video-calls.html"},"modified":"2017-02-14T22:32:20","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T22:32:20","slug":"you-can-now-use-signal-for-encrypted-video-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/you-can-now-use-signal-for-encrypted-video-calls.html","title":{"rendered":"You can now use Signal for encrypted video calls"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Open Whisper Systems<\/a>, creator of encrypted communication platform Signal, released an update <\/a>today as an open beta to enable encrypted video calling. The app previously offered fully end-to-end encrypted chat and voice calling, but the addition of video will make it even easier to convey information without compromising security.\u00a0The update also\u00a0promises to improve the existing, somewhat clunky, voice calling feature.<\/p>\n

Signal, endorsed by whistleblower\u00a0Edward Snowden, is used by a diverse group of users. Anyone in a compromised location can take advantage of the app\u2019s security features to communicate with others safely and securely. But the app\u2019s demographic goes considerably beyond activists and journalists. People who prioritize security more generally use Signal for more benign functions \u2014 even casual communication with GIFs and other less sensitive content.<\/p>\n

Video capabilities should serve both groups, assuming it can perform at a level that matches more traditional, and less secure, services like Apple\u2019s FaceTime and Google\u2019s Hangouts. To that point,\u00a0Open Whisper Systems is continuing to work\u00a0on making it easier for developers to incorporate Signal into their products.<\/p>\n

Additionally, users will be able to use CallKit in iOS 10 to answer calls directly from their lock screen. Calls via Signal are effectively treated the same way as calls received natively on iPhone. Unfortunately, this integration might create vulnerabilities for the particularly privacy\u00a0conscious because it will sync call duration and destination with iCloud. This feature can be turned off within your phone\u2019s settings though if you\u2019d prefer to prioritize security over convenience.<\/p>\n

Moxie Marlinspike, founder of Open Whisper Systems, doesn\u2019t believe that video presents too many\u00a0additional challenges on the technical side when it comes to encryption. The feature simply leverages the existing secure messaging channel\u00a0Signal is built on.<\/p>\n

\u201cReal-time encryption is almost more straight forward in some ways,\u201d explains Marlinspike. \u201cA call is synchronous communication that\u2019s somewhat ephemeral which makes cryptography easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

To try out the new features included in the update, you\u2019ll need to go into your Signal settings and enable \u201cvideo calling beta\u201d under \u201cadvanced.\u201d Just remember that calls won\u2019t work if the person you\u2019re trying to reach hasn\u2019t also enabled video.<\/p>\n

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Featured Image: Jaap Arriens\/NurPhoto\/Getty Images<\/small><\/p>\n

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