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.