Encryption Goes Mainstream

KoolSpan uses encryption to lock down cell phone calls and emails

SEATTLE — Encryption is on the verge of going mainstream.

In this age of corporate cyberspies and government snoops, the ancient art of encoding messages is something ordinary citizens will soon come to view as an essential service.

At least that's what several tech start-ups are anticipating. On Monday, Wickr, a free app that encrypts text, voice and video messages, became available on the Android platform.

Read full article at http://www.usatoday.com/story/cybertruth/2013/09/17/encryption-goes-mainstream/2822467/

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posted	September 18, 2013
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