[guardian-dev] ChatSecure v12 for Android is out

[Chris Ballinger]

Congrats! ChatSecure-iOS v2.1 is on its way soon with full support for iOS
7 and lots of bug fixes. If you're interested in beta-testing for
ChatSecure-iOS please sign up for our TestFlight here:
http://tflig.ht/11zy6ZW


On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM, Nathan of Guardian <
nathan at guardianproject.info> wrote:

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 24 OCT 2013 - INFO at GUARDIANPROJECT.INFO
>
> ChatSecure Provides Comprehensive Mobile Security and a Whole New Look
> Guardian Project Launches Major Secure Messaging Upgrade
>
> The Guardian Project’s award-winning open-source app “Gibberbot” for
> Android, has been rebranded to “ChatSecure” for its version 12 release,
> unifying the branding with the iPhone and iPad apps, while offering
> major updates in security from the device through the network.
>
> October 20, New York, NY - The Guardian Project, a New York-based
> open-source mobile security incubator, has launched version 12 of its
> well-regarded secure messaging app for Android, rebranding it to
> “ChatSecure” to unify branding with existing open-source iPhone and iPad
> apps. The new upgrade brings an entirely new fluid user interface, and
> unprecedented security features for users looking to protect their
> message content (what they are saying) and their metadata (who, why and
> where) from malicious adversaries and apps, hostile network operators,
> and dragnet surveillance. It is completely open-source, utilizes
> interoperable protocols, and has undergone third-party security audits
> and code reviews.
>
> “We believe you should not have to compromise on choice and usability,
> to have reliable, strong security”, said Guardian Project founder,
> Nathan Freitas. “Some companies want to limit you to their closed,
> proprietary services that are centrally hosted and easily blocked or
> monitored. We see that as fragile and unsustainable, and ultimately,
> hostile and unfriendly to users, who want choice, freedom and the
> ability to easily and safely communicate with their friends and family
> around the world”.
>
> ChatSecure is compatible with thousands of instant messaging service
> providers around the world, including Google, Facebook, DuckDuckGo and
> Jabber.org. It also works with open-source server software, such as
> Prosody, enabling service providers, enterprise and other organizations
> to host their own servers. ChatSecure users also can communicate
> securely with anyone using a compatible app on Windows, Mac OS or Linux,
> such as Pidgin, Adium or Jitsi. The app also supports peer-to-peer wifi
> chat using Bonjour and Tor, allowing for secure messaging to happen even
> in places where there is no access to the internet or the internet is
> blocked. It also includes a quick access “Panic” feature to uninstall
> the app and wipe all local data.
>
> The software ensures the most secure network channels are utilized, by
> enforcing Certificate Pinning, Perfect-Forward Secrecy and communicating
> via the Tor network. All conversations held through ChatSecure can be
> encrypted using an open-standards end-to-end encryption protocol known
> as “Off the Record Messaging”, pioneered and hardened over the last
> decade by security researchers. All account data, messages and contacts
> stored on the device are encrypted and password protected using strong
> encryption provided by SQLCipher database software, ensuring no leakage
> of personal data if the device is lost, stolen or compromised.
>
> Learn more and download at https://guardianproject.info/apps/chatsecure/
> or on Google Play. Learn more about the versions for iPhone and iPad at
> https://chatsecure.org
>
> Announcement is online at:
>
> https://guardianproject.info/2013/10/24/chatsecure-v12-provides-comprehensive-security-and-a-whole-new-look/
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