The optional feature was released free to users in a technical preview this week, adding a new layer of security to service. Ring products have faced harsh criticism from cybersecurity experts for what they say is a lack of attention to basic digital security. The move was anticipated, but initiated later than planned. The company has faced years of criticism for flaws in the system that opened video and data collected by the system to be stolen by threat actors. It’s unclear how law enforcements access to Ring doorbell feeds might be impacted if at all.
Source: https://threatpost.com/ring-adds-end-to-end-encryption-to-quell-security-uproar/163042/

