Viber for Linux Rolls Out New Update Encrypts Messages
Viber for Linux Rolls Out New Update Encrypts Messages The Viber desktop Linux app has been updated, gaining a new look and new security measures. Part Skype, part WhatsApp, Viber combines traditional VoIP features with encrypted messaging, emoji and stickers. As with WhatsApp, Viber uses your mobile telephone number as your �identity� rather than a traditional login (which, yes, means if you don�t use a supported mobile platform � cough, Ubuntu touch, cough � you can�t create an account to use it. Not that they�ll notice; the service claims to have an estimated 664 million users worldwide � and impressive stat. What�s New in Viber 6.0.1 End-to-end encryption Viber 6.0.x brings end-to-end encryption, letting you communicate securely while using the service. �Our users can confidently use Viber without fear of their messages being intercepted � whether it is in a one-to-one or group message, on a call, on desktop, mobile or tablet,�...
