This app provides end-to-end encryption and is the most popular messenger in many Eastern European countries. Recently, its CEO Michael Scmilov has said that the company will not be able to hand over these keys.
Russia's telecommunications minister has said if security services have not been able to get their encryption keys, then Viber can be treated like telegram. After this Russian authorities have tried to block telegram on April 16.
Cannot give what we do not have
This minister had to face a question about this future of Viber. So far their efforts have failed. After that, the judgment of the District Court of Massachusetts has been followed since 13 April. They are facing issues while working hard to impose restrictions. Its messaging is widely used within the crypto community.
End-to-end encryption offered
This software was originally developed by these Israel based Viber media. This Viber was launched in 2010 as an instant message and its voice on the IP service. Last year, the corporate name was changed to Rakuten Viber. It was bought by this Japanese company Rakuten in 2014.
What’s Next, Whatsapp?
This Roskomnadzor has blocked approximately 20 VPNs and its proxy services, which is providing access to telegram servers. These clampdowns have started on private messages in Russia. This company is currently located in Luxembourg.
It is not able to completely stop the use of massage in spite of some obstacles in the services of the officers. When this country's telecom regulator is trying to restrict access to telegram by blocking the IP address, Roskomnadzor uses the app.
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