Tinfoil-SMS
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v1.4.0 by Tinfoil Hat
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Tinfoil-SMS is an encrypted messaging application so your texts don’t fall into the wrong hands. Tinfoil-SMS uses 256 bit ECC public keys as well as a unique signed key exchange to prevent any “man-in-the-middle” attacks.About Tinfoil-SMS
Tinfoil-SMS (Package Name: com.tinfoil.sms) is developed by Tinfoil Hat and the latest version of Tinfoil-SMS 1.4.0 was updated on June 15, 2014. Tinfoil-SMS is in the category of Communication. You can check all apps from the developer of Tinfoil-SMS and find 1 alternative app to Tinfoil-SMS on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 2.2+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
*This is a BETA release, please use Tinfoil-SMS at your own discretion.*
You can never be sure who or what is viewing your messages or what they’re going to do with them if they should get them. Tinfoil-SMS is an encrypted messaging application so your texts don’t fall into the wrong hands. Tinfoil-SMS uses 256 bit ECC public keys as well as a unique signed key exchange to prevent any “man-in-the-middle” attacks.
The only way an unwanted party will see your messages is if they know your secret passphrases and trick you into accepting a key exchange from them. If you think we’re bluffing or you need to see it to believe it, feel free to poke around the source code. It’s open source and we've got nothing to hide.
Key Features
★ Always free for anyone to use and with no limitations
★ Released as Open Source software under the GNU General Public License Version 3
★ Simple to use and understand UI
★ Can natively be used with or without encryption enabled
★ Public key cryptography using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
★ Public key signing scheme using shared secrets to prevent “man-in-the-middle” attacks
★ AES-256 block cipher in CTR mode
★ SHA-256 message HMAC
Permissions
★ It needs SMS access to perform normal SMS activities.
★ It needs notification access to create notifications when a message is received.
★ It needs full access to native contacts for the import contacts to Tinfoil-SMS feature.
★ It needs full network access to anonymously report bugs, since this is a beta your support and feedback is greatly appreciated. However, if you wish to not report bugs you can easily disable it in the settings.
★ It needs full External Storage access for an alternative key exchange method.
More Information
You can find more information about the project, including the Wiki and introductory tutorial on our GitHub page at http://tinfoilhat.github.io/tinfoil-sms
You can never be sure who or what is viewing your messages or what they’re going to do with them if they should get them. Tinfoil-SMS is an encrypted messaging application so your texts don’t fall into the wrong hands. Tinfoil-SMS uses 256 bit ECC public keys as well as a unique signed key exchange to prevent any “man-in-the-middle” attacks.
The only way an unwanted party will see your messages is if they know your secret passphrases and trick you into accepting a key exchange from them. If you think we’re bluffing or you need to see it to believe it, feel free to poke around the source code. It’s open source and we've got nothing to hide.
Key Features
★ Always free for anyone to use and with no limitations
★ Released as Open Source software under the GNU General Public License Version 3
★ Simple to use and understand UI
★ Can natively be used with or without encryption enabled
★ Public key cryptography using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
★ Public key signing scheme using shared secrets to prevent “man-in-the-middle” attacks
★ AES-256 block cipher in CTR mode
★ SHA-256 message HMAC
Permissions
★ It needs SMS access to perform normal SMS activities.
★ It needs notification access to create notifications when a message is received.
★ It needs full access to native contacts for the import contacts to Tinfoil-SMS feature.
★ It needs full network access to anonymously report bugs, since this is a beta your support and feedback is greatly appreciated. However, if you wish to not report bugs you can easily disable it in the settings.
★ It needs full External Storage access for an alternative key exchange method.
More Information
You can find more information about the project, including the Wiki and introductory tutorial on our GitHub page at http://tinfoilhat.github.io/tinfoil-sms
Tinfoil-SMS 1.4.0 Update
Beta Release version 1.4.0Changes:
★ Android 4.4 (KitKat) support.
★ Message drafts.
★ Added Russian translations.
★ Added French translations.
Fixes:
★ Notifications issues.
★ Message limit bug.
★ Delete conversation thread.
★ Import invalid contact.
★ Fixed Compose menu strings.
For a complete listing of all changes please see the CHANGELOG on GitHub.
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Requires Android: Android 2.2+
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 5b0219b24df157b823d86f0631ca144d78ad0d42
Size: 1.57 MB
What's New:
Beta Release version 1.4.0
Changes:
★ Android 4.4 (KitKat) support.
★ Message drafts.
★ Added Russian translations.
★ Added French translations.
Fixes:
★ Notifications issues.
★ Message limit bug.
★ Delete conversation thread.
★ Import invalid contact.
★ Fixed Compose menu strings.
For a complete listing of all changes please see the CHANGELOG on GitHub.
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Update Date:
2014-06-15
Latest Version:
1.4.0
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Requirements:
Android 2.2+
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