4 outlets·4 reports
Discord says voice and video calls outside of stage channels are now end-to-end encrypted by default, after launching its encryption protocol in September 2024 (Jess Kinghorn/PC Gamer)
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Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, applying it by default to calls that are not in stage channels. The encryption protocol was launched in September 2024, ensuring that even Discord itself cannot listen to the content of those calls. This security measure now covers every user’s communications.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user
- Engadget·Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
- The Next Web·Discord now encrypts every voice and video call by default, and not even it can listen in
- TechMeme·Discord says voice and video calls outside of stage channels are now end-to-end encrypted by default, after launching its encryption protocol in September 2024 (Jess Kinghorn/PC Gamer)
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