Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Protect your private conversations with Seecrypt Mobile

OFF THE WIRE
Protect your private conversations with Seecrypt Mobile - a new software-only communications app and service which allows you to make and receive unlimited, secure voice calls and text messages between Seecrypt Mobile-enabled devices, anywhere in the world. 

  • Simple to Use, Secure by Design

    Seecrypt is a compelling privacy service that is simple to use, easy to share, and looks and feels like your favourite apps. But more importantly, it protects your private conversations over any public network. Each and every new call or message is encrypted on the device with a unique key. This affords maximum protection when communicating with another trusted Seecrypt user.

    Guaranteed Privacy at Low Cost

    For as little as $3 per month you can have peace of mind that all your conversations will stay safe and secure. All first-time users receive a three-month, no-obligation 'free-to-use' account. By participating in the referral program, users will earn an extra free month for each new subscriber referred, up to a maximum of one year free.

    Now Available for Apple and
    Android smartphones

    With its easy-to-use interface, similar to popular social messaging apps you will be up and running in no time, sending and receiving secure voice calls and text messages. Download today from Google Play or the App Store and get your privacy back!

    Seecrypt – Your Best Kept Secret
     
    Couple of things :
    1. This is an internet app. This means that your calls/texts must go over an active internet connection. This means that your phone plan internet data limits could be maxed out. Data does not travel over the cell network.
    2. You ar    e using a 3rd party VOIP system. MITM attacks, internal issues, and the inevitable how will the company act when the feds come knocking with or without warrants.
    3. They do not disclose their encryption method. They talk about 'military' level encryption, and rotating keys - but no specific mention of what technology, therefore you have no idea how easy/long to crack it is.
    4. Paying $3 a month for someone else to hold your encryption keys, name, payment info, phone ID/number and process your calls. Think about that for a moment.
    5. Not shooting this down, but people need to be aware of what they are dealing with before mistakes are made.