[dayglored]

> How long before an encrypted Skype-style client shows up somewhere. How to Encrypt VoIP

Skype is already encrypted:

https://support.skype.com/faq/FA145/What-type-of-encryption-is-used

Skype uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), also known as Rijndael, which is used by the US Government organizations to protect sensitive, information. Skype uses 256-bit encryption, which has a total of 1.1 x 10^77 possible keys, in order to actively encrypt the data in each Skype call or instant message. Skype uses 1024 bit RSA to negotiate symmetric AES keys. User public keys are certified by the Skype server at login using 1536 or 2048-bit RSA certificates.

[dayglored]

> Skype is already encrypted:

... and if you don't trust that, use PGP/GPG on your confidential instant message text or file transmissions.

That's what I do.... it's easy and works like a champ.

[backwoods-engineer]

Just so people know: 256-bit AES is rated by the government for carrying top-secret communications.

But if Skype gives the government your private key, all is lost.

It is possible to have your own AES encryption on top of theirs, by encrypting a text file and then sending it via Skype. Not as convenient, but nearly bulletproof if you choose a pretty random key.