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Cryptocat

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Securely chat with your friends and even exchange files by relying on this streamlined app that relies on end-to-end encryption technologies to keep your privacy untouched. #Send Message  #Encrypt Chat  #Send File  #Chat  #Messenger  #Encryption  

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Note: Cryptocat began in 2011 as an experiment in making secure messaging more accessible. In the eight ensuing years, Cryptocat served hundreds of thousands of users and developed a great story to tell. Now, I have moved on in my life to other things and no longer have time to maintain this project. Cryptocat users deserve a maintained secure messenger

Cryptocat is a cross-platform messaging application that is mostly focused on making sure that your privacy stays untouched while chatting or exchanging files with other users by relying on end-to-end encryption technologies.

The first thing you should know is the fact that this you can run this lightweight messaging utility on all major operating systems out there, namely Windows, macOS and Linux.

Getting started with the app is quite simple, since it does not require any type of installation. You just simply need to download the app's package, unzip it and launch the app via the designated executable file.

Once launched, you should know that you can also rely on the icon taskbar to summon the app's main interface.

As expected, before you can start taking advantage of everything this program has to offer, you are required to register for an account and, subsequently, log in using the official credentials.

Right off the bat, it becomes evident that Cryptocat was not designed to win any beauty awards, although it sports a simplistic and very functional user interface. If you have ever used other messenger apps before, then it should be business as usual with this utility.

The main window encompasses a light menu bar, a simple search bar and displays the list with all your contacts or available devices. Double click on a device or a contact, and you can easily launch a private chat window.

The chat environment is also based on simplicity, with no distracting elements around, just simple chat-related features like a set of cat-like emoji and two buttons, one for sending files and the other for recording and sharing audio or video content.

This said, it's quite clear that Cryptocat, with its straightforward, security-based philosophy, is aimed at users who do not place too much value on eye-catching interface elements or customization features but, instead,  simply want an app that's as less distracting as possible and that does the best at keeping their privacy safe.

What's new in Cryptocat 3.2.08:

  • Security Update! A bug which could allow the person you're chatting with to obtain your IP address by sending a specially crafted audio file has been resolved. Please update immediately in order to benefit from stronger privacy while using Cryptocat. We thank Jason Donenfeld for filing his report.
  • Cryptocat for Windows's installer has been improved.
  • Cryptocat for Linux is now distributed as an AppImage, which should improve compatibility and ease of use across Linux distributions.
  • Cryptocat for Mac's menus and OS integration has been improved.
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Cryptocat 3.2.08

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Cryptocat - Upon first launch, you are required to enter the official Cryptocat credentialsCryptocat - The application's main window displays all the available contactsCryptocat - From the Account menu, you can easily add new buddies, manage your devices and change the master passwordCryptocat - screenshot #4Cryptocat - screenshot #5Cryptocat - screenshot #6
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