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Global Encryption Day & SecureCrypt release

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Updated: Oct 22, 2024


Global Encryption Day 2024: A Stand for Privacy and Secure Communications

Today, October 21st, 2024, marks Global Encryption Day, a day where privacy advocates, security experts, and those concerned about the future of digital privacy unite to celebrate and defend encryption. At SecureCrypt, we are proud to align with the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) and stand firmly against threats to digital privacy, like government-mandated encryption backdoors, Client-Side Scanning (CSS), and mass surveillance disguised as crime prevention.


The Threats: Chat Control 2.0 and Client-Side Scanning

Governments around the world are increasingly pushing for measures that would severely undermine encryption. In the EU, for example, Chat Control 2.0 is being proposed as a regulation that would require encrypted messaging services to scan private messages for illegal content. While the aim is to prevent crime, the cost is too high. These policies force companies to break encryption to moderate user content, which is technically impossible without creating vulnerabilities that could be exploited by anyone, not just law enforcement.


Encryption is a tool that protects everyone—not just criminals. To sacrifice global online security and privacy to surveil a small group of bad actors would be the equivalent of installing surveillance cameras in every home just because some people commit crimes behind closed doors. There is no evidence that encryption perpetuates crime, but there is overwhelming evidence that strong encryption prevents the misuse of personal data, protects people from malicious hackers, and preserves democratic freedoms by ensuring secure communication.


At SecureCrypt, we are proud to advocate against these dangerous proposals. Our mission is to ensure that governments cannot force their way into your personal communications via a "digital skeleton key"—an encryption backdoor that would threaten the security of billions of people worldwide.


Introducing SecureCrypt for Android OS

Today, on Global Encryption Day, we are excited to announce the release of SecureCrypt for Android OS, alongside our existing GrapheneOS version. This release reinforces our commitment to protecting the privacy and security of people everywhere—journalists, activists, businesses, and anyone concerned with digital privacy.


SecureCrypt for Android OS offers the following features:


  • Encrypted Chat

  • Encrypted Calls

  • Encrypted Group Chat

  • Encrypted Vault

  • Encrypted File Transfer

  • Encrypted Camera

  • Phone Cloak (optional)*

  • Decentralized Globally with Server & IP Rotation

  • 24 Hour Self-Destruction of Servers & Geolocation Changing

  • Offshore in Privacy-Friendly Jurisdictions

  • System IP Masking

  • Anti-SIM/USB Tampering (optional)*

  • SOS Distress Notification to Your Contacts on Wipe

  • Secure Voice Changer

  • Self-Destructing Messages

  • Duress Password

  • Stealth Mode (Calculator Mode)

  • Chat Masking (Existing Conversations Change to Random Ones)

  • Device Lock on Shaking

  • Vault Passcode

  • Tamper-Proof Wipe Functions

  • Panic Wipe

  • Remote Wipe

  • USB Developer Mode Proofing

  • Cable Detection/Prevention

  • Compromise Detection & Mitigation

  • Screenshot/Recording Detection & Prevention

  • Reliability in Low Reception Areas

  • Multi-Language Support


These robust features are especially beneficial to journalists, activists, and individuals in politically sensitive regions. For those whose work puts them at risk, SecureCrypt for Android OS offers unparalleled security—compartmentalizing their most sensitive data into one app while maintaining the flexibility to use their personal device for everyday tasks. For journalists, the encrypted vault provides a secure space to store documents, media, and files, while the encrypted camera ensures all photos and videos are automatically protected from prying eyes.


Securing Communications Against Spyware and Forensic Tools

With the increasing use of mobile forensic tools like Cellebrite, journalists and activists must take extra precautions. SecureCrypt’s Compromise Detection & Mitigation feature actively monitors for USB Developer Mode—a vulnerability often exploited by forensic tools to access a device’s core files. If this mode is activated, SecureCrypt prevents the app from launching, effectively thwarting attempts to bypass encryption and steal data.


Our USB Developer Mode Proofing and Cable Detection/Prevention features also protect against spyware attacks. Combined with Stealth Mode, Brute Force Protections, and Tamper-Proof Wipe Functions, SecureCrypt provides a full suite of defenses that make it virtually impossible for spyware to compromise sensitive communications.


Why We Must Reject Encryption Backdoors

Governments often argue that creating backdoors in encrypted communications is necessary to stop criminals, but this approach compromises security for everyone. Enabling such backdoors would not only allow governments to spy on personal communications but also create vulnerabilities that hackers and other malicious actors could exploit.


SecureCrypt stands firmly against this.


Encryption is a vital tool for journalists, activists, whistleblowers, and anyone working in sensitive industries. Without it, they cannot safely communicate, risking exposure to retaliation, imprisonment, or worse. We believe in compartmentalizing risk by using SecureCrypt for all essential communications while allowing users to interact with less secure apps on the same device, knowing their most critical data is secure.


If you’re working in sensitive regions or traveling to hostile areas, SecureCrypt’s secure SIMs and dedicated phone solutions offer even greater protection from SS7 and cellular-based attacks. An upgrade to one of our dedicated devices will always be an option.


Protecting the Freedom of Speech and Privacy

We believe nobody should live in a world where all mobile communications are subject to unwarranted surveillance. SecureCrypt’s protections—including offshore servers in privacy-friendly jurisdictions, decentralized architecture, and no backdoor access—ensure that your communications stay private, even under the harshest conditions.


For organizations, small groups, or families, we can also help configure your own MDM solution, allowing for secure group communications with family-only group chats, backed by our SOS Duress Password system that instantly alerts your contacts in case of an emergency.


Now Is the Time to Act

In a world where governments seek to expand their reach into your private communications, SecureCrypt offers a solution built for those who value privacy above all else. Our feature set and advocacy for privacy rights position SecureCrypt as the only app you’ll ever need to protect your communications.


Ready to Get Started?

Today, on Global Encryption Day, we urge you to take your digital privacy seriously. SecureCrypt for Android and GrapheneOS is available now—empower yourself with the most advanced encryption and privacy tools available today.


For more information, visit Our Store to order. Let’s take a stand together for privacy, free speech, and secure communications.

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