Apple Updates iMessage With a New Post-Quantum Encryption Protocol
Apple Takes Messaging Security to New Heights with iMessage Encryption Update
Tech giant Apple has recently announced a major encryption update for its popular messaging app, iMessage. The new update, called PQ3, is aimed at enhancing the security of the app and is being hailed as the most significant upgrade in iMessage’s history.
iMessage has had end-to-end encryption since 2011, but concerns have been raised by researchers in the past. The new update claims to address these issues and make messages more secure than ever before by introducing a new level of security called “Level 3”.
Apple has provided a diagram demonstrating how iMessage surpasses other messaging apps in terms of security. The update is also designed to protect against potential quantum attacks in the future, ensuring that user data remains safe and secure.
The algorithm used in the update, Kyber, was developed by researchers associated with the National Institute for Technology and Standards. This move comes as Google and other tech companies are also working on post-quantum encryption standards for their platforms.
Security experts have praised Apple for the iMessage update, with some calling it a “very good” and a significant improvement. The new encryption update highlights Apple’s commitment to protecting user privacy and data security in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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