ICQ introduces end-to-end encryption following Telegram's example.
The instant messenger ICQ, popular in the past, seemed to take a second wind after publishing the source code and releasing a new version of ICQ for Windows two weeks ago.
Several developers told Izvestia that the company is now working on an encryption protocol for audio and video calls. For the exchange of keys, the standard Diffie-Hellman (DH) protocol is used, and the encryption and decryption of messages is performed on the end devices of subscribers.
“Now encryption of audio or video conversations via the instant messenger does not occur, as a result, it becomes possible to conduct a MiTM attack,” said a source close to the Mail.ru Group. After the implementation of end-to-end encryption, even if a server is involved during operation, then it will not be possible to watch or listen to it.
Experts believe that reliable encryption of messages is a step in the right direction: “This is the right decision from the company's point of view, any barrier to intruders to prevent unauthorized access to communication is good,” said Matvey Alekseev, director of external communications at Rambler & Co. - After the statements of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, people understood that they can be read anywhere. And, taking into account the incoming information about hacking of various services with private data, the trend of implementing security protocols is understandable and significant. ”
Several developers told Izvestia that the company is now working on an encryption protocol for audio and video calls. For the exchange of keys, the standard Diffie-Hellman (DH) protocol is used, and the encryption and decryption of messages is performed on the end devices of subscribers.
“Now encryption of audio or video conversations via the instant messenger does not occur, as a result, it becomes possible to conduct a MiTM attack,” said a source close to the Mail.ru Group. After the implementation of end-to-end encryption, even if a server is involved during operation, then it will not be possible to watch or listen to it.
Experts believe that reliable encryption of messages is a step in the right direction: “This is the right decision from the company's point of view, any barrier to intruders to prevent unauthorized access to communication is good,” said Matvey Alekseev, director of external communications at Rambler & Co. - After the statements of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, people understood that they can be read anywhere. And, taking into account the incoming information about hacking of various services with private data, the trend of implementing security protocols is understandable and significant. ”
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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/392303/
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