LockTalk: A Basic Secure Chat Application
In today's world, ensuring the privacy and security of online messages is increasingly important, given our reliance on digital communication.Many widely used messaging applications, however, lack robust protective measures.This deficiency exposes users to risks such as data breaches, unauthorized surveillance, and intrusions by malicious actors.LockTalk is a chat application designed to address these concerns by prioritizing security.It offers a straightforward tool that employs encryption to safeguard conversations.This article will explore what distinguishes LockTalk, including its approach to secure data handling, its use of end-to-end encryption, and its method for verifying user identity.It will also examine how LockTalk could contribute to secure communication practices.LockTalk places a strong emphasis on user privacy.It utilizes encryption to maintain the confidentiality of messages.In contrast to many applications that retain chat histories on large central servers, LockTalk adopts a minimal-storage approach to reduce the likelihood of security vulnerabilities.This discussion will cover the challenges associated with securing messages, provide a comparison between LockTalk and other encrypted messaging platforms, and identify areas where it might enhance its offerings.LockTalk seeks to serve as a practical option for both personal and professional communication, improving security without compromising usability.
Authors
- Parul Bhardwaj
- Shyam Sundar Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4729-4803)
- Ajay Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2604-0214)
Institutions
- The NorthCap University (IN)
- Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (IN)
- Institute of Cytology and Preventive Oncology (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-05-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.63169/gcared2025.p37
- Primary Topic
- Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00