Rubik's Encryption of Whatsapp Messages
Abstract
Privacy concerns are at an all-time high, as is the right to keep such conversations secure and confidential. Users routinely are met with claims of end-to-end encryption. However, control is almost always with large corporations who can access data at will. Therefore, we propose a new system to be used with a Rubik's Cube based encryption technique to WhatsApp Web. This system encrypts and decrypts on the user's device, allowing messages to be viewed only by the sender and designated receiver. Client-side control of encryption shifts the balance of authority and control of the keys to the user, preventing access and building trust with the messaging system. This encryption scheme is designed to apply to stored text messages, with the intent of adding to the security of multimedia messages exchanged through the system.
Fields of Study & Subjects
User Authentication and Security Systems
Cryptography and Data Security
Cryptographic Implementations and Security
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN