[LINK] Encrypted chat

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

https://crypto.cat

"Cryptocat has a simple, countercultural goal: people should be able to 
talk on the Internet without being subjected to commercial or government 
surveillance. It’s just as easy to use as Facebook chat or Google chat.” 

Cryptocat lets you instantly set up secure conversations. It's an open 
source encrypted, private alternative to other services such as Facebook 
chat. 

Messages are encrypted inside your own browser using AES-256 and 4096-bit 
asymmetric keys. Encrypted data is securely wiped after one hour of 
inactivity. 

Cryptocat also runs as a Tor hidden service http://xdtfje3c46d2dnjd.onion
and works on your iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. 
 
Cryptocat™ is a trademark of and is developed by Nadim Kobeissi. It is 
released under the GNU Affero General Public License. It uses parts of 
the crypto-js library and the Bitcons iconset. Cryptocat is indebted to 
Paul Brodeur, David Mirza, Hasan Saleh and Tina Salameh. 

Cryptocat is passionately developed as free, open-source software. 

Big Data continue to amass gigantic amounts of personal information 
without providing any guarantee of privacy, while encryption remains 
largely inaccessible. 

Cryptocat aims to bridge the gap for those who need easy, encrypted 
communication. 

Download the Cryptocat Protocol Design Specification Version 1.3. 
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Also see: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/nyregion/nadim-kobeissi-
creator-of-a-secure-chat-program-has-freedom-in-mind.html?ref=technology

Cheers,
Stephen