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Editors’ Review

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Brik for IM encrypts AIM instant messaging sessions. It uses a user-specified key to provide end-to-end encryption across all Java-compatible platforms. Messages are secured locally and transparently, even through IM servers and most firewalls.
  • Pros

    • Cross-platform compatibility via Java.
    • Utilizes user-specified encryption keys.
    • Encrypts messages end-to-end.
    • Operates transparently with most firewalls.
    • Version 2.0 features new interface and extended functionality.
  • Cons

    • Limited to AIM client instant messaging sessions.
    • Functionality tied to Java platform availability.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows ME
Additional Requirements
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
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Total Downloads
3,150
Downloads Last Week
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Encrypt your instant messaging sessions when using standard IM clients.
Brik for IM encrypts your instant messaging session when using AIM. It utilizes Java so it operates on all platforms supporting AIM and Java. The secure session utilizes a user-specified key. It operates locally and transparently to the network. The message is encrypted before it leaves your machine and is not decrypted until it reaches the other user's machine. The message is fully encrypted as it passes through the IM server. It operates with most firewalls. Version 2.0 introduces a new interface and extended functionality.

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