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The Signal Protocol (formerly known as the TextSecure Protocol) is a non-federated cryptographic protocol that provides end-to-end encryption for voice and instant messaging conversations. [2] The protocol was developed by Open Whisper Systems in 2013 [2] and was introduced in the open-source TextSecure app, which later became Signal.
Signal Timeline; May 2010: Moxie Marlinspike and Stuart Anderson (Whisper Systems) launch TextSecure and RedPhone on Android. [30]Nov 2011: Whisper Systems is acquired by Twitter, [31] "primarily so that Mr. Marlinspike could help the then-startup improve its security."
Open Whisper Systems (abbreviated OWS [7]) was a software development group [8] that was founded by Moxie Marlinspike in 2013. The group picked up the open source development of TextSecure and RedPhone, and was later responsible for starting the development of the Signal Protocol [9] and the Signal messaging app.
Signal is a free messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption to keep your messages and files private. What to know about Signal, the secure messaging app that keeps all of your conversations private
You can already use Signal for secure chats on the desktop, but you've had to use a Chrome web app to participate in those encrypted conversations. ... It just released a stand-alone PC app ...
Whisper Systems was an American enterprise mobile security company that was co-founded by security researcher Moxie Marlinspike and roboticist Stuart Anderson in 2010. [1] The company was acquired by Twitter in November 2011. [2] [3] [4] Some of the company's software products were released under open-source licenses after the acquisition. [5]
️ Keep your operating system and apps up to date. When a pop-up says it’s time for another security update on your device, do it! And make sure you have the most recent anti-virus software ...
The Signal Technology Foundation, commonly known as the Signal Foundation, [1] [2] is an American non-profit organization founded in 2018 by Moxie Marlinspike and Brian Acton. [3] Its mission is to "protect free expression and enable secure global communication through open source privacy technology ."