Viber to add end-to-end encryption to desktop and Windows 10 apps
Fans of the Viber messaging service have some good news and bad news on the Windows side. The good news is that it will be adding end-to-end encryption to many of its messaging apps, including its Windows desktop and the upcoming Windows 10 app. However, that support is not coming to the current Windows Phone version.
In a blog post, Viber stated:
However, that's not completely true. An FAQ page on the new end-to-end encryption feature states:
In addition, the Viber app for Windows 8 tablets and PCs will no longer be supported at all. Viber just started closed beta testing on the upcoming Windows 10 universal app for PCs and smartphones a few days ago.
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