Message Encryption

Message Encryption

Message encryption allows you to encrypt your messages with a password, ensuring that only you and the recipient with the same password can read the message's contents. This feature uses Stegcloak for encryption.

Step-by-step guide on how to enable message encryption

1. Open GoofCord Settings: How-to
2. Set Encryption Password(s): In the "Script loader and scripts settings" category, specify a password that will be used for encrypting messages. If you want to use multiple passwords (e.g., for different recipients), separate them with commas like this: HelloWorld, test. The specified passwords are stored encrypted using an OS key chain.
3. Share the Password: Share the password(s) with the intended recipient(s) through a secure channel. They need to specify the password in their GoofCord settings as described in step 2.
4. Set a Cover Message (Optional): You can specify a cover message that will be visible to users without the password.
5. Restart GoofCord: Fully restart GoofCord by using Ctrl+Shift+R or through the tray icon.
6. Activate Message Encryption: Press the lock icon on the text bar to activate encryption. Your next message will be sent encrypted, using the first password from the list. You can deactivate it by pressing the lock again.
7. Cycle Through Passwords (Optional): If you have multiple passwords set, you can cycle through them by right-clicking on the lock icon.

That's it! Message encryption should now be working.

Security Considerations

While message encryption can protect your messages from unauthorized access, a bad actor could potentially gain access to the contents of your encrypted messages in the following ways:

• Malware: On Windows (and potentially Linux) a malicious application could get access to message encryption passwords. macOS is safe from this.
• Malicious Scripts or Client Mods: Compromised scripts or client modifications could also intercept and expose your messages. Messages sent before a potential infection are safe.