This implementation ensures that messages and files remain confidential as they travel between clients, making RCS “the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable E2EE between client implementations from different providers,” according to Tom Van Pelt, GSMA Technical Director. For iPhone users, this means that messages sent to Android users will soon enjoy the same level of privacy and security that has been available within the Apple ecosystem, finally addressing one of the major security disparities between the blue and green bubbles in the Messages app. The announcement comes as the GSM Association (GSMA) releases its new RCS Universal Profile 3.0 specification, which includes E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. When implemented, E2EE for RCS will provide users with stronger protection against security threats and privacy concerns when messaging between different platforms. However, the initial implementation lacked the robust security of end-to-end encryption that iMessage users have enjoyed for years. “We’re excited to have this updated specification from GSMA and work as quickly as possible with the mobile ecosystem to implement and extend this important user protection to cross-platform RCS messaging,” Google said. Apple stated that end-to-end encryption is a powerful privacy and security technology that iMessage has always supported. According to the GSMA, the update makes it easier for users to engage with businesses through a richer, deep link format and provides improved codecs for audio messaging and better management of business messaging subscriptions. “We will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates”, Apple said. While specific implementation details haven’t been released, the system will likely generate unique encryption keys to secure messages between sender and recipient. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:05:10 +0000