Israeli-made Cryptophone attracts world spy agencies

A new Israeli-made Internet telephone called the Cryptophone, which scrambles messages before they are sent down the line, is attracting spy agencies and military clients in Israel and abroad, the phone's manufacturer told The Jerusalem Post . Tikal Networks CEO, Alex Argov is in talks with the Prime Minister's Office in Israel and a range of security agencies here and around the world. Unlike other scrambling devices, the Cryptone sends coded Internet protocol (VOIP) technology. "Encrypted conference calls, voice-mail and videos are tangible solutions for those who fear that someone hostile could be eavesdropping on their conversation", Argov said. "Cryptone is part of a secure switchboard system and messaging system," he said. A second device created by Tikal can turn any cellphone conversation into a ciphered exchange, including SMS messages, Argov said, by installing an encoding bluetooth application on the cellphone. "In principle, any cellphone with bluetooth can become a secure line," he said. " Links to other encryption phones. permalink (March 20th, 2008)

The CryptoPhone

Really worried about eavesdroppers? German company Cryptophone is selling a special version of HTC's XDA Pocket PC Phone that comes complete with built-in encryption technology that makes it next-to-impossible for anyone to intercept and listen in on your phone calls. From Gizmodo. permalink (November 19th, 2003)

Kryptext - for sending and receiving secure text messages

Kryptext, yet another encryption tool for text messages. [via Transworld News] In their own words: You don’t have to be James Bond to want to protect yourself or your business. Get Kryptext by simply downloading it as easily and quickly as a ringtone. For Individuals It's too late for Beckham but not for you. Use Kryptext on your mobile to secure your privacy. Get Kryptext to send and receive encrypted SMS-messages only you can read. Kryptext is a simple way to defend your privacy from an intrusive world. You have a right to keep your sms text messages private. For Businesses Marks and Spencer's chairman became the victim of a third party attempting to steal his mobile phone records. Kryptext renders any unauthorised access to saved SMS messages on your mobile useless. Other SMS encryption tools; -- Technology to encrypt Text Messages - A UK software company, Silicon Village, has developped software called Fortress SMS, enabling users to encrypt text messages. -- Secure your private text messages - TM Net’s Xecure Message Service protects users from anyone trying to read their messages without their knowledge. XMS works by securing the end-to-end mobile messaging system via an encryption tool. -- Crypt-a-Cell - The Crypt-a-Cell accessory for mobile phones encrypts, to military level, outgoing and incoming, voice communications over the GSM network, by creating an encrypted communications channel with either an encryption centre or another Crypt-a-Cell unit. -- Secure GSM for, um, secure GSM cellphone calls - SecureGSM is offering a new app for Windows Mobile-powered Smartphones and Pocket PC Phones that uses 256 bit encryption to protect your calls from electronic eavesdroppers. -- File encryption solution for text messaging - Nokia and Pointsec announced that they have jointly developed a solution designed to protect enterprise customers' data on mobile devices. -- Texting in secret interests GCHQ - Fortress SMS is designed for a growing number of security conscious SMS users seeking to protect their sensitive messages from interception and snooping, in an easy to use, simple and effective fashion. -- The CryptoPhone - German company Cryptophone is selling a special version of HTC's XDA Pocket PC Phone that comes complete with built-in encryption technology that makes it next-to-impossible for anyone to intercept and listen in on your phone calls. -- Encrypted MMS - Silicon Village Mobile announced new versions of it's popular Fortress SMS encryption series of applications, according to a company press release -- Encrypting picture messaging - A new application called GoSafe which enables cell phone users to send and read encrypted picture messages. And all time favorite: -- Stealth Text destroys SMS within 40 seconds of being read - A new type of text message called StealthtText launched by Staellium UK Ltd self-destructs in 40 seconds. permalink (February 7th, 2006)

Secure GSM for, um, secure GSM cellphone calls

Anyone touting “unbreakable” encryption is just asking to be shown up, but an Australian company by the name of SecureGSM is offering a new app for Windows Mobile-powered Smartphones and Pocket PC Phones that uses 256 bit encryption to protect your calls from electronic eavesdroppers. [via Engadget] Related: -- File encryption solution for text messaging - Nokia and Pointsec announced that they have jointly developed a solution designed to protect enterprise customers' data on mobile devices. -- Texting in secret interests GCHQ - Fortress SMS is designed for a growing number of security conscious SMS users seeking to protect their sensitive messages from interception and snooping, in an easy to use, simple and effective fashion. -- The CryptoPhone - German company Cryptophone is selling a special version of HTC's XDA Pocket PC Phone that comes complete with built-in encryption technology that makes it next-to-impossible for anyone to intercept and listen in on your phone calls. permalink (May 31st, 2005)