SaluSafe Secure Email and IM is an app by CryptoHeaven Corp. in the Communication category, listed since at least September 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 4 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read contacts, read shared storage and modify shared storage.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “apps”.
SaluSafe is the most secure and highly encrypted email and instant messaging solution. Your email and files are end-to-end encrypted, and cannot be intercepted by any third party. SaluSafe is built from the ground up with vision of ultimate in security via strong cryptography; it is not just another security wrapper on top of an already existing solution.
We believe privacy is your right, not a privilege. If you need the best in email security, you need SaluSafe.
SaluSafe features perfect forward secrecy and zero-knowledge server storage for complete privacy and defense from all remote surveillance and third party demands for data.
We are building the most secure email app for sending and receiving encrypted email and text messages, while keeping this advanced technology easy to use. Your text and email is encrypted with strong AES and RSA cryptography before they leave your device. Message signatures are automatically added to each email, text, and attachment to allow recipient's secure app to verify authenticity. This app automatically encrypts everything you send, and decodes messages and verifies signatures when you receive secure email and instant text. This secure app takes care of managing all secure key exchanges for you. Your secure email is always synchronized in the encrypted cloud storage, accessible to you from all of your android devices and desktops.
SaluSafe exceeds security standards mandated by FIPS 140-2, HIPAA.
SaluSafe works in conjunction with CryptoHeaven desktop encryption, providing the most essential functionality to access secure email and chat, while leaving all other infrequently used functions to the desktop counterpart.
Install SaluSafe and:
- Preview the latest features.
- Give feedback and help make it better.
Significant limitations:
- Basic functionality for email and chat, advanced features are available via CryptoHeaven desktop only.
- Phone layout only. Works on tablets but it is not optimized.
Email us any issues or questions. We need your feedback to correct any issues you may find.
We respond to all messages.
Common question:
Q: Will I be able to securely share documents with other SaluSafe users?
A: For now encrypted file sharing and management is only available via desktop software. We are actively porting it to this mobile app.
Q: What type of encryption is used in SaluSafe?
A: AES 256 symmetric key encryption, and RSA 2048 to 4096 bit asymmetric key encryption.
Q: How is SaluSafe different than Hushmail?
A: SaluSafe includes fully encrypted personal and group instant messaging, as well as dedicated mobile app. Encryption is end-to-end and not done on the web server.
Q: Can I use it on the desktop.
A: The free desktop application is available from our web site.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
Signature matches the Google Play versionChecked by the source store on Apr 9, 2016.
Certificate issued to “CryptoHeaven Corp.”This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
Developer signature verifiedApr 9, 2016
Validated against Google PlayApr 9, 2016
Antivirus scan passedApr 7, 2020
Signed byCN=Marcin Kurzawa, OU=Unknown, O=CryptoHeaven Corp., L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Uploaded by “apps”Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010
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Permissions (4)
SaluSafe Secure Email and IM requests 4 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
SaluSafe Secure Email and IM APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the SaluSafe Secure Email and IM APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e61ee4bb74d672deee5880a763248dce.