What is ChatBarrier X3 10.3.1?

Adds live chat and encryption to iChat.

In depth

A closer look at ChatBarrier X3 10.3.1

ChatBarrier is a utility for iChat that expands iChat's features to allow 2-way live text messaging and real-time 512-bit encryption of the message between two parties. Features include:

Encrypts outgoing iChat messages using military-grade 512-bit encryption.
Decrypts incoming messages sent to you by another ChatBarrier user.
Encrypts and decrypts messages on the fly and instantaneously.
Only decrypts messages if the intended user receives them.
Encrypted messages are indicated by a padlock background in the message window and a padlock icon at the bottom of the window.
ChatBarrier encrypts and decrypts messages without any user intervention.

Verdict

Should you download ChatBarrier X3 10.3.1?

ChatBarrier X3 10.3.1 runs on Mac OS and is available under the Demo license — the installer is 5.0 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Chating.

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