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VPN provider Surfshark has registered a new patent which aims to improve end-to-end encrypted messaging.

“Our patent suggests solutions to improve the security of existing messaging methods,” he continued.

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Image: Stage-by-stage visualization of Surfshark and Kaciulis' patented de-encryption process

“The proposed method in our patent would include decentralizing the ownership of the message.

“The patented method would ensure that the information is split.

Although it led to significant privacy improvements, end-to-end encryption hasn’t entirely solved the problem.

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Image: Stage-by-stage visualization of Surfshark and Kaciulis' patented de-encryption process

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