Explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) communication in this 38-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into research findings that reveal users' incomplete understanding of E2EE features in popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Signal. Discover why some individuals resort to less secure platforms for confidential information exchange and struggle with E2EE-related tasks such as authentication ceremonies. Gain insights from speakers Omer Akgul and Wei Bai on improving user comprehension and enhancing the overall security of encrypted communications.
Overview
Syllabus
Improving Mental Models of End-to-End Encrypted Communication
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Black Hat