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Decentralised group communications with matrix

John Durret Other 22 April, 2015

Matrix is a new open source standard for secure real time communications using end to end encryption, it can be used for video calls, voice, text, file transfers and anything that developers want to build on top of it. Matrix server infrastructure is made up of multiple nodes talking ...Read More

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Encrypt and hide messages in pictures with SecretLayer

John Durret Other 5 April, 2015

SecretLayer is a Windows program to encrypt and hide messages inside a photograph (jpg, png, gif, bmp), this is known as steganography. The program tweaks photo pixels and embeds tiny pieces of extra information in them without changing how the pictures look to the human eye. ...Read More

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List of the best encrypted chatroom services

John Durret Other 25 March, 2015

When your access to secure communication tools is limited in a shared environment or your are on the go, the services below can be used to set up a makeshift secure chat without any technical knowledge These websites can create an encrypted chatroom with minimal registration details and they can be accessed by ...Read More

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Encrypted cloud storage with messaging Peerio

John Durret Other 16 March, 2015

Peerio is a company providing encrypted file storage with integrated instant messager in the cloud. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux (if using the Chrome browser), smartphone apps are on the way, it is being developed by the makers of Cryptocat and miniLock, two other cloud ...Read More

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Wireless anti surveillance device Cyborg Unplug

John Durret Other 11 October, 2014

Cyborg Unplug is a hardware device that scans your WiFi network, detects unauthorised gadgets connected to the network spying on you, like a wireless cam or microphone, and disconnects them. There are two models available, one that works with the 2.4GHz band and detects and disconnects gadgets ...Read More

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A look at the evidence alleging that Giganews is an FBI operation

John Durret Other 21 September, 2014

As recently reported by Cryptome, a Giganews ex-employee has leaked to them what he claims is evidence that Usenet provider Giganews, with subsidiaries PowerUsenet, Usenet.net, RhinoNewsgroups and VPN company VyprVPN are logging customers downloads and work for the FBI. I downloaded all of the ...Read More

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Encrypted radio frequency communications with goTenna

John Durret Other 17 September, 2014

Designed to be able to communicate without any Internet service provider, WiFi or mobile phone network, goTenna is a small autonomous hardware device that fits in your pocket and can be plugged into an iOS or Android smartphone to transmit low frequency 151-154 MHz radio waves ...Read More