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Ask HN: Why do you think SRTP/ZRTP usage is not more widespread?
In light of various eavesdropping activities by various organizations, one would think there would be a much stronger push to adopt and utilize SRTP/ZRTP for VoIP much like how SSL is slowly getting cleaned up. But I'm not seeing much activity in this space and do not know if it's a lack of concern or knowledge or both?
- papaf 12y agoI recently looked at providers. For wider adoption, it would be good to use a ZRTP service to contact normal phones (PSTN). Silent Circle actually does this: https://silentcircle.com/services https://silentcircle.com/services Unfortunately the monthly cost on top of a normal phone contract it too high for a lot of people (me included). Ideally, it should be as cheap and easy as Skype and then the crowds will follow.
- droopyar 12y agoSRTP is intercepted so really not important protocol. Silent Circles products are ALL backdoor, so it is a zero security product. If you want a real good method, code your own or use opensource protocols