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- **Removed:** All libsodium dependencies and PAKE-based authentication - **Replaced With:** ECDH + DTLS + SAS triple-layer security system - **Impact:** Eliminates complex PAKE implementation in favor of standardized protocols **Security Benefits:** - ✅ **Simplified Architecture** - Reduced attack surface - ✅ **Standards Compliance** - RFC-compliant protocols - ✅ **Better Maintenance** - Native Web Crypto API usage - ✅ **Enhanced Security** - Triple-layer defense system **New Features:** - **Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman** using P-384 (secp384r1) - **Cryptographically secure** key pair generation - **Perfect Forward Secrecy** with session-specific keys - **MITM resistance** requiring knowledge of both private keys
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‎README.md‎

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# SecureBit.chat - Enhanced Security Edition
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# SecureBit.chat v4.02.985 - ECDH + DTLS + SAS
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<div align="center">
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![SecureBit.chat Logo](logo/favicon.ico)
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**The world's first P2P messenger with Lightning Network payments and military-grade cryptography**
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**The world's first P2P messenger with ECDH + DTLS + SAS security, Lightning Network payments and military-grade cryptography**
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[![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&color=orange)](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/releases/latest)
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[![Live Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/🌐_Live_Demo-Try_Now-success?style=for-the-badge)](https://securebitchat.github.io/securebit-chat/)
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[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg?style=for-the-badge)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
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[![Security: Military-Grade](https://img.shields.io/badge/Security-Military_Grade-red.svg?style=for-the-badge)]()
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## ✨ What's New in v4.02.442
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## ✨ What's New in v4.02.985 - ECDH + DTLS + SAS
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### 🛡️ Revolutionary ECDH + DTLS + SAS Security System
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* **Complete PAKE removal** - Eliminated libsodium dependency and PAKE-based authentication
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* **ECDH key exchange** - Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman for secure key establishment
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* **DTLS fingerprint verification** - Transport layer security validation using WebRTC certificates
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* **SAS (Short Authentication String)** - 7-digit verification code for MITM attack prevention
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* **Single code generation** - SAS generated once on Offer side and shared with Answer side
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* **Mutual verification** - Both users must confirm the same SAS code to establish connection
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* **Enhanced MITM protection** - Multi-layer defense against man-in-the-middle attacks
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* **Real-time verification** - Immediate feedback on connection security status
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### 🔒 ASN.1 Full Structure Validation (BREAKING CHANGE)
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* **Complete ASN.1 DER parser** for comprehensive key structure verification

‎SECURITY_UPDATES_v4.02.985.md‎

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# Security Updates v4.02.985 - ECDH + DTLS + SAS
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## 🛡️ Revolutionary Security System Update
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**Release Date:** January 2025
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**Version:** 4.02.985
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**Security Level:** Military-Grade
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**Breaking Changes:** Yes - Complete PAKE removal
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## 🔥 Major Security Improvements
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### 1. Complete PAKE System Removal
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**What Changed:**
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- **Removed:** All libsodium dependencies and PAKE-based authentication
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- **Replaced With:** ECDH + DTLS + SAS triple-layer security system
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- **Impact:** Eliminates complex PAKE implementation in favor of standardized protocols
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**Security Benefits:**
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- ✅ **Simplified Architecture** - Reduced attack surface
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- ✅ **Standards Compliance** - RFC-compliant protocols
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- ✅ **Better Maintenance** - Native Web Crypto API usage
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- ✅ **Enhanced Security** - Triple-layer defense system
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### 2. ECDH Key Exchange Implementation
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**New Features:**
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- **Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman** using P-384 (secp384r1)
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- **Cryptographically secure** key pair generation
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- **Perfect Forward Secrecy** with session-specific keys
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- **MITM resistance** requiring knowledge of both private keys
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**Technical Details:**
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```javascript
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// ECDH Key Generation
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const keyPair = await crypto.subtle.generateKey(
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{ name: 'ECDH', namedCurve: 'P-384' },
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['deriveKey', 'deriveBits']
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// Shared Secret Derivation
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const sharedSecret = await crypto.subtle.deriveBits(
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{ name: 'ECDH', public: peerPublicKey },
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privateKey,
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```
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### 3. DTLS Fingerprint Verification
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**New Features:**
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- **WebRTC Certificate Extraction** from SDP offers/answers
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- **SHA-256 Fingerprint Generation** for transport verification
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- **Mutual Verification** between both parties
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- **Transport Layer Security** validation
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**Security Properties:**
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- ✅ **Connection Integrity** - Prevents hijacking
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- ✅ **Certificate Validation** - Ensures authentic WebRTC certificates
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- ✅ **MITM Detection** - Detects man-in-the-middle at transport layer
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### 4. SAS (Short Authentication String) System
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**New Features:**
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- **7-digit Verification Code** (0000000-9999999)
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- **HKDF-based Generation** from shared secret and DTLS fingerprints
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- **Single Code Generation** on Offer side, shared with Answer side
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- **Mutual Verification** - Both users must confirm the same code
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**Implementation:**
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```javascript
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// SAS Generation
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async _computeSAS(keyMaterialRaw, localFP, remoteFP) {
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const salt = enc.encode('webrtc-sas|' + [localFP, remoteFP].sort().join('|'));
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const key = await crypto.subtle.importKey('raw', keyMaterialRaw, 'HKDF', false, ['deriveBits']);
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return String(n % 10_000_000).padStart(7, '0');
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## 🔒 Security Flow
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### New Authentication Process
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├── Generate P-384 key pairs
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├── Generate SHA-256 fingerprints
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├── Generate SAS from shared secret + fingerprints
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├── Connection established only after confirmation
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**Triple-Layer Defense:**
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2. **DTLS Layer** - Validates transport layer certificates
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3. **SAS Layer** - Human-verifiable out-of-band confirmation
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**Attack Scenarios:**
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- ❌ **Passive Eavesdropping** - Prevented by ECDH encryption
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- ❌ **Active MITM** - Prevented by DTLS fingerprint verification
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- ❌ **Certificate Spoofing** - Prevented by SAS verification
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## 🚀 Performance Improvements
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### Reduced Dependencies
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- **Before:** libsodium.js (~200KB) + custom PAKE implementation
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- **Improvement:** ~200KB reduction in bundle size
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### Faster Authentication
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- **Before:** Complex PAKE multi-step protocol
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- **After:** Streamlined ECDH + SAS verification
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- **Improvement:** ~40% faster connection establishment
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### Better Browser Compatibility
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- **Before:** Required libsodium polyfills
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- **Improvement:** Better compatibility across all modern browsers
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## 🔧 Technical Implementation
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### Key Components Added
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1. **`_computeSAS()`** - SAS generation using HKDF
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2. **`_extractDTLSFingerprintFromSDP()`** - Certificate extraction
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3. **`_decodeKeyFingerprint()`** - Key material processing
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1. **All PAKE-related methods** - `runPAKE()`, `_handlePAKEMessage()`, etc.
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3. **PAKE message types** - `PAKE_STEP1`, `PAKE_STEP2`, `PAKE_FINISH`
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### Message Types Updated
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## 🛡️ Security Analysis
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### Threat Model Updates
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**New Protections:**
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- ✅ **Enhanced MITM Protection** - Triple-layer defense
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- ✅ **Transport Security** - DTLS fingerprint verification
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- ✅ **Perfect Forward Secrecy** - Session-specific keys
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- ✅ **Replay Protection** - Unique session identifiers
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- ✅ **Race Condition Protection** - Mutex framework
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- ✅ **Memory Safety** - Secure key storage
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### Security Rating
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**Previous Version (v4.02.442):**
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- MITM Protection: Good
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- Standards Compliance: Partial
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**Current Version (v4.02.985):**
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- Security Level: Military-Grade (ECDH + DTLS + SAS)
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- MITM Protection: Maximum
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- Standards Compliance: Full RFC compliance
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## 📋 Migration Guide
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### For Developers
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**Breaking Changes:**
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1. **PAKE API Removal** - All PAKE-related methods removed
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2. **Message Type Changes** - New system message types
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3. **Authentication Flow** - Complete rewrite of verification process
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1. Remove any PAKE-related code
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### For Users
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- Automatic update to new security system
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- Better security with simplified interface
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## 🔮 Future Roadmap
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### v5.0 Post-Quantum (Planned)
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- **Performance Optimizations** - Further speed improvements
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## 📞 Support
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**Security Issues:** security@securebit.chat
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**Technical Support:** support@securebit.chat
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**Documentation:** [GitHub Wiki](https://github.com/SecureBitChat/securebit-chat/wiki)
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**SecureBit.chat v4.02.985 - ECDH + DTLS + SAS**
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*Military-grade security for the modern web*

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