RCS MESSAGING adds encryption end -to -end between Android and iOS
When Rcs messages become Available on iPhone With the unfolding of iOS 18, the technical director of the GSM Association irritation that the next major stage for the communication standard is the addition of an end -to -end operating compatible encryption. Now, six months later, gsma has released Updated set of specifications for RCS messages that includes an end -to -end encryption based on the basis of Security of the Message layer (MLS) Protocol. The new RCS account will ensure that messages and files remain safe and confidential when sent between iOS and Android devices.
"… RCS will be the first large -scale messaging service that maintains an E2EE operational compatible E2EE between the customer’s conversions from different suppliers. Along with other unique security features such as SIM-based authentication, E2EE will provide RCS users with the highest level of confidentiality and security for stronger protection against fraud, fraud and other threats to security and confidentiality" said Tom Van Pelt, technical director of GSMA. RCS, or rich communication services, gives people a way to send images, videos and audio videos to each other through text on different platforms. Google’s RCS execution has an end -to -end encryption for both chats and group chats since the beginning of 2024, but only if all participants use Google messages with RCS chats included. Meanwhile, Imessages are already protected by E2EE.
In a statement sent to 9to5macApple said it was "Pleased that they helped to make efforts of the cross -industry in order to submit encryption from end to end of the RCS Universal profile published by GSMA." He also swore to add an end -to -end encryption support to iOS, iPados, Macos and Watchos "In future software updates." Without a certain period of time, it is difficult to say when Apple is an update to maintain the security feature, but when it does, it will prevent third parties from intercepting and having access to potentially sensitive and private messages.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/rcs-messaging-ads- to-end-nchryption- and-and-and-and-iOS-120020005.html?src=rs
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