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A Case Study On End-to-End Encryption Used In Whatsapp

A Case Study On End-to-End Encryption Used In Whatsapp 1.Introduction to End-to-End Encryption WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is available when you and the people you message use the latest versions of the app. WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption ensures only you and the person you're communicating with can read what is sent, and nobody in between, not even WhatsApp. This is because your messages are secured with a lock, and only the recipient and you have the special key needed to unlock and read them. For added protection, every message you send has its own unique lock and key. WhatsApp, since its inception six years ago, has quickly grown into a global phenomenon, becoming one of the most popular mobile based communications applications in the world today. With a user base that eclipsed one billion in February, WhatsApp provides a service that potentially endangers the privacy of over 10% of the entire human population. In order to address these security concern