Derek Lowe

QQ, MSN, GTalk, Skype, Pidgin, chat tools of the security



QQ 360 World War II has become to rely on war to the nobility of the user. 360 Rage Tencent QQ scan the user privacy, launched a buttoned bodyguards, dense plate and a series of 360 so-called security products. That in the end we use the chat now safe to do in the end? MSN is not really a lot safer than the QQ? QQ in the end there is no scanning our hard drive? Share the following article on chat safety article.


one, QQ, MSN, GTalk, Skype, Which is the most secure, Which is the most unsafe?
A: Because we all know the reason, most do not fly, of course, QQ, so if you have a secret or ########ographic and the like, do not pass through QQ.
MSN unencrypted communication is clear, and not very tricky, but it seems there are plug-ins can provide encryption, but asked both sides to install chat.
Skype slightly more complex situation in simple terms, is not to use from skype.tom.com (Skype Queen's partner in China) to download the Simplified Chinese version of Skype. Specific reasons for any inconvenience to say, if you are interested in their own search (hint: study by the University of Toronto conducted a laboratory). Bypass wall please download the official Skype client. (For example, use this address to access Skype UK stations.)
In fact, better
GTalk, Google's own client to provide encryption, but not many people use the other non-Windows platforms, there is no official client. One thing to note is that as far as we now know, only the English version of GTalk client was confirmed encryption. In addition, Gmail's web interface using GTalk is the default HTTPS encryption.


Second, people with Pidgin, and Miranda can use OTR encryption, How secure is this?
A: Kaopu. Another Miranda IM plugin SecureIM-end strong encryption can be achieved. IRC is also very safe, but also in the Windows / Linux / BSD / Mac client under all, but people outside the technical community is not widespread.


Third, many people use to encrypt MSN MSN Shell dialogue, this really safe?
A: I have not used,ralph lauren polo shirt, is less clear. But I can not see the long-standing doctrine does not trust the source code, so not too worry. Besides MSN Shell is running on Windows, the platform is another Trojan horse, backdoor, and viruses known, or unknown if used pirated, and that the rest also goes without saying, no good.
If the operating system genuine Windows, usually very aware of safety, make sure the computer does not trojans,ralph lauren womens dresses, backdoors, viruses,polo shirts, etc., when using Pidgin + OTR or can.


four, with iChat on GTalk, security, and how?
A: iChat add GTalk account is the default SSL encryption, and security.


five, iChat is proprietary software, Adium is open source software, so generally speaking iChat Adium is more than security - you can not sure Apple does not monitor and save your chat history. This argument make sense?
A: ah, indeed is the case. However, Apple seems like Google, users are not interested in the contents of it ... ... can only assume that it is not evil by: |


six, although the most insecure QQ, but if my computer open VPN,ralph lauren sale, is not just do not care?
A: not OK. QQ is the problem of client and server, VPN was running with you does not matter. Skype and Tom version that is a problem.


seven, if I must use an IM software to my password to my girlfriend / boyfriend / parents should use Which? What precautions do?
A: Miranda (or Pidgin) + OTR. If that is the important thing is important, consider using multiple channels can also be sent separately.
example, you can save the password again as a text file encryption (choose a strong random password), then send encrypted files MSN, and then Miranda or other channels such as Gmail and even telephone each other to decrypt this password. This method can be repeatedly stacked with a few more times.


eight, assuming that every day I was listening on the Skype voice calls and customers, if I call open VPN, it ensures that even if the intercepted conversations and can not be heard? (In other words: VPN information outside of the text is valid?)
A: If you do not belong to be special \The required bandwidth,ralph lauren shirts, computing resources are relatively large, is not on the monitor side is the economy. Perhaps after such a relatively mature voice-to-text technology, will this be a problem, but at this stage that most people do not worry too much. But the written records can be very easy to access, so that there are problems Tom.com Skype version to be able to effectively scale to collect information.
VPN (PPTP and common L2TP/IPSec) encryption of all information, so either text or voice, as long as the connection through the VPN is secure. But note where in the network connections have to choose to send all traffic through the VPN.
However, VPN encryption only from your computer to your VPN server, this section, then no guarantee. So if you need to ensure the safety of the whole conversation, you and your partner must use the VPN, and the two of you have the connection between the VPN is encrypted. Simple way is to you and your partner are both connected to the same VPN, you can trust. Again, do not use the downloaded from Tom.com Skype!


nine, often among office workers (the company's IT department will monitor the company's MSN unified dialogue) argument. Assuming this statement is true, but I still need to use MSN, said the company does not want to be any number of others to see, then how?
A: Some companies really doing it. I am a friend of a friend just because that's been said should not fired. If you have MSN, then use the plug-in encryption or use the MSN Shell it. Google CEO to apply even Schmitt's argument, if you do not want to be heard, it is best not to mention the other home ... ... at least talk about it?


Conclusion:
one, with the choice of QQ is a kind of helpless, do not use the Chinese version (Tom Version) Skype.
Second, do not talk about sensitive topics with MSN, even if it is added MSN Shell's MSN.
Third, as much as possible with Miranda, open the plug-OTR encryption, or open-end plug-SecureIM build strong encryption.
IV can also be used gtalk must remember to use English, but in some cases gtalk as a problem.
V. confidential talks with Pidgin or topic, try to open the OTR encryption.


five secret,ralph lauren shop, if instant messaging and e-mail to choose one between the two, then select E-mail: current mainstream instant messaging software (QQ and MSN) are not safe, compared to at least force HTTPS Gmail encryption is a very reliable option. Of course, the best option is to open the Miranda + OTR or SecureIM.