Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

A Skype Equivalent Without "Big Brother"?

Posted by Cliff on from the conversations-without-prying-ears dept.

Slimy Devil asks: "News.com has recently reported on the FBI seeking veto power over PC software. This makes me wonder: is there a safe, provably secure VOIP-like technology out there? The recent buyout of Skype probably means that the supposed encryption will be of little value, if you are of the opinion that the FBI or other law enforcement agencies shouldn't be able to tap in on demand. So, for my question to the Slashdot community: is there a viable alternative that is free of such concerns?"

2 of 73 comments (clear)

  1. There used to be... by FrankBlues · · Score: 3, Interesting

    There used to be PGPhone, but development on it stalled.

  2. Shtoom! by gothzilla · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This site follows Skype's work with encryption.

    http://www.pgpvoip.com/

    Zimmerman's work with encrypting VOIP is with this client:
    http://divmod.org/projects/shtoom

    Forget about Skype ever being secure. It already has an encryption layer but since they've made "arrangements" with law enforcement, it cannot be assumed to give you total privacy.

    If you want truly secure VOIP, follow Shtoom's progress. It's as close as it gets right now.