Skype finally supports end-to-end encryption

Microsoft's Skype adopts its own Skype protocol, it is not clear how encryption is implemented, and there is concern about securityPointing outIt was done. However, Microsoft has introduced a new chat function "Private Conversations"Adopts the Signal protocol,End-to-endIt was decided to be encrypted with.

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Microsoft has decided to adopt the Open Whisper Systems Signal protocol in the latest Skype preview version. The Signal protocol is a communication protocol adopted also in chat applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Google Allo, etc. End-to-end encryption processing is performed and has a reputation for safety. In addition to encrypting the communication itself, it can be limited only to users who communicate data browsing of messages and files saved on the server. Microsoft, which has adopted its own Skype protocol, finally adopted the Signal protocol, so that one concern in the security that "Skye calls are heard and eavesdropped" has disappeared.

With Skype supporting the Signal protocol, it is confirmed whether to permit Private Conversations end-to-end encrypted under the chat screen for talking and exchanging files between individuals.


Tap "Accept" to start private communication. The files and calls to be exchanged are encrypted end-to-end and there is no worry of being intercepted.


The Private Conversations feature adopting the end-to-end encrypted Signal protocol has already been provided to Skype Inserder program participants using version 8.13.76.8 of the Skype application for iOS, Android, Linux, Mac, Windows PC It is being offered and will be officially released after improvement by feedback.