This New Feature Allows Users to Send Private Texts on Line Messaging
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — October 13, 2015 — Tech
A new feature called 'Letter Sealing' will allow Line messaging users to send totally encrypted text messages, safe from the eyes of anyone but their intended recipient.
The key to decoding the encrypted texts will be stored on the user's smartphone, rather than on the Line messaging server, meaning that letter-sealed texts won't even be accessible to Line messaging itself. Texts sent through the encryption feature will be truly and completely private.
Most of Line messaging's users are based in Asian countries, where concern about communication surveillance is wholly justified. The governments of Thailand and India, for example, have passed laws allowing them to read their citizens' private text messages. The new letter sealing feature in Line messaging will help texters keep their personal messages hidden from unwanted readers.
The key to decoding the encrypted texts will be stored on the user's smartphone, rather than on the Line messaging server, meaning that letter-sealed texts won't even be accessible to Line messaging itself. Texts sent through the encryption feature will be truly and completely private.
Most of Line messaging's users are based in Asian countries, where concern about communication surveillance is wholly justified. The governments of Thailand and India, for example, have passed laws allowing them to read their citizens' private text messages. The new letter sealing feature in Line messaging will help texters keep their personal messages hidden from unwanted readers.
Trend Themes
1. Letter Sealing - Line messaging's new feature allows for completely encrypted private text messages.
2. Encryption Security - Increased user demand for totally private messaging may drive industry-wide implementation of encrypted messaging features.
3. Secure Communication - Demand for secure communication options may lead to advancements in encrypted messaging technology.
Industry Implications
1. Messaging Apps - Messaging app companies can take advantage of user demand for secure communication by integrating encryption features into their services.
2. Personal Privacy - Growing concerns about personal privacy could fuel the development of even more advanced encrypted messaging technologies.
3. Cybersecurity - Increasing privacy concerns may drive the cybersecurity industry to develop new and innovative ways to ensure complete encryption for messaging services.
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