Skype's Legacy: Bringing End-to-End Encryption to the Masses
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Skype, which is shutting down, leaves behind a significant legacy: the democratization of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for the masses. While applications like iMessage, Signal, and WhatsApp have made E2EE the standard for messaging, it was Skype that paved the way decades ago. The impact of Skype on communication security is undeniable, having influenced current privacy and security standards in instant messaging.