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Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text this jaw-dropping tale of how police hacked gangs is like The Wire

Police work often involves mundane tasks like paperwork, but Operation Dark Phone showcases how policing intersected with organized crime in a dramatic technological breakthrough.

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fromEngadget

British human rights groups challenge the UK's Apple backdoor order

Human rights groups are challenging a UK government order for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted data, claiming it violates privacy rights.

US lawmakers urge public hearing on UK Apple encryption

Politicians and privacy advocates are urging transparency in Apple's alleged encryption order hearing with the UK government.

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret

The Apple encryption case underscores the tension between privacy rights and national security demands in the UK.

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.

fromPrivacy International

How the UK Government is making security harder for everyone

UK Government's secret orders undermine security for Apple device users

Billions are affected by lack of transparency in government orders

Privacy rights are at risk due to undisclosed government actions

What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?

Signal's use by Trump administration officials highlights a serious intelligence breach and raises security concerns about encrypted messaging apps in government.

fromEngadget

British human rights groups challenge the UK's Apple backdoor order

Human rights groups are challenging a UK government order for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted data, claiming it violates privacy rights.

US lawmakers urge public hearing on UK Apple encryption

Politicians and privacy advocates are urging transparency in Apple's alleged encryption order hearing with the UK government.

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret

The Apple encryption case underscores the tension between privacy rights and national security demands in the UK.

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.

fromPrivacy International

How the UK Government is making security harder for everyone

UK Government's secret orders undermine security for Apple device users

Billions are affected by lack of transparency in government orders

Privacy rights are at risk due to undisclosed government actions

What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?

Signal's use by Trump administration officials highlights a serious intelligence breach and raises security concerns about encrypted messaging apps in government.

Information security

Only 5% of Organizations Have Deployed Quantum-Safe Encryption

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Privacy technologies

Confident Security, 'the Signal for AI,' comes out of stealth with $4.2M | TechCrunch

fromCmsreport

Information security

Using Encryption to Safeguard Your Content Management System

fromIT Pro

Information security

RSAC in focus: Quantum computing and security

Privacy technologies

Securing Data at Rest: From LUKS to NBDE - A Modern Encryption Guide | HackerNoon

fromSecuritymagazine

Information security

Only 5% of Organizations Have Deployed Quantum-Safe Encryption

1 week ago

Privacy technologies

Confident Security, 'the Signal for AI,' comes out of stealth with $4.2M | TechCrunch

fromCmsreport

Information security

Using Encryption to Safeguard Your Content Management System

fromIT Pro

Information security

RSAC in focus: Quantum computing and security

Privacy technologies

Securing Data at Rest: From LUKS to NBDE - A Modern Encryption Guide | HackerNoon

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fromTechRepublic

Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

U.K. seeks limited access to encrypted data for criminal investigations, not general data.

Apple limits encryption features for U.K. users amidst access demands.

fromComputerworld

The most important decision in tech is being made today, but you won't be told about it.

A UK judge's ruling on data encryption could impact global tech privacy and surveillance.

US lawmakers say UK has 'gone too far' by attacking Apple's encryption | Computer Weekly

US lawmakers urge re-evaluation of UK data-sharing agreement due to privacy concerns over a UK order against Apple.

fromTechzine Global

Privacy professionals

Gmail is now end-to-end encrypted

Privacy professionals

Data privacy is failing. Here's what encryption and MFA can (and can't) do

Privacy professionals

Think Your Business Messages Are Private? Think Again | HackerNoon

fromTechRepublic

Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

U.K. seeks limited access to encrypted data for criminal investigations, not general data.

Apple limits encryption features for U.K. users amidst access demands.

fromComputerworld

The most important decision in tech is being made today, but you won't be told about it.

A UK judge's ruling on data encryption could impact global tech privacy and surveillance.

US lawmakers say UK has 'gone too far' by attacking Apple's encryption | Computer Weekly

US lawmakers urge re-evaluation of UK data-sharing agreement due to privacy concerns over a UK order against Apple.

fromTechzine Global

Privacy professionals

Gmail is now end-to-end encrypted

Privacy professionals

Data privacy is failing. Here's what encryption and MFA can (and can't) do

Privacy professionals

Think Your Business Messages Are Private? Think Again | HackerNoon

more#data-privacy

#apple

Apple's UK encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors

Apple is challenging a UK demand to access encrypted customer data in a closed tribunal hearing.

Apple

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messages, enhancing privacy for communications between Apple and Android users.

Apple devices are at 'most risk' in UK following government 'backdoor' order | Computer Weekly

Apple users in the UK are at high risk of hacking due to a government order allowing backdoor access to encrypted data.

EU data protection

WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data

4 days ago

Privacy technologies

UK may be seeking to pull back from Apple encryption row with US | Computer Weekly

Apple's UK encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors

Apple is challenging a UK demand to access encrypted customer data in a closed tribunal hearing.

Apple

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messages, enhancing privacy for communications between Apple and Android users.

Apple devices are at 'most risk' in UK following government 'backdoor' order | Computer Weekly

Apple users in the UK are at high risk of hacking due to a government order allowing backdoor access to encrypted data.

EU data protection

WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data

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Privacy technologies

UK may be seeking to pull back from Apple encryption row with US | Computer Weekly

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Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat: An Offline, Encrypted Bluetooth Chat App | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bitchat is an open-source messaging app that bypasses internet infrastructure, relying on Bluetooth mesh networks, promoting privacy and decentralized communication.

Privacy technologies

How Let's Encrypt made the internet safer and HTTPS standard - and free

SSL was then, and is now, the minimum security a safe website should provide to its users. The protocol was also a major pain to set up and expensive to boot.

Privacy technologies

The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid

Q-Day represents a significant risk to global cybersecurity as quantum computers may soon crack vital encryption systems.

UK cybersecurity agency warns over risk of quantum hackers

Organizations must adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2035 to protect against quantum hacking threats.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

Hackers Claim To Steal Files From App Used by Trump Adviser

TeleMessage's encryption breach raises serious security concerns about user privacy and compliance.

fromNextgov.com

Lawmakers warn that UK's Apple backdoor demand 'sets a dangerous precedent'

House lawmakers urge reevaluation of U.S.-UK cybersecurity relations following UK's secret backdoor request to Apple for encrypted data access.

OMG science

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

'Untappable' encryption edges closer after quantum messaging breakthrough

Quantum key distribution has been successfully implemented over 254 km of existing fiber optic infrastructure, marking a significant advancement in secure communications.

The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats

TM Signal's archiving feature compromises end-to-end encryption, exposing user communications to potential breaches.

TeleMessage's security flaws necessitate immediate investigation after revelations from Micah Lee.

Information security

The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid

Q-Day represents a significant risk to global cybersecurity as quantum computers may soon crack vital encryption systems.

UK cybersecurity agency warns over risk of quantum hackers

Organizations must adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2035 to protect against quantum hacking threats.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

Hackers Claim To Steal Files From App Used by Trump Adviser

TeleMessage's encryption breach raises serious security concerns about user privacy and compliance.

fromNextgov.com

Lawmakers warn that UK's Apple backdoor demand 'sets a dangerous precedent'

House lawmakers urge reevaluation of U.S.-UK cybersecurity relations following UK's secret backdoor request to Apple for encrypted data access.

OMG science

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

'Untappable' encryption edges closer after quantum messaging breakthrough

Quantum key distribution has been successfully implemented over 254 km of existing fiber optic infrastructure, marking a significant advancement in secure communications.

The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats

TM Signal's archiving feature compromises end-to-end encryption, exposing user communications to potential breaches.

TeleMessage's security flaws necessitate immediate investigation after revelations from Micah Lee.

more#cybersecurity

fromTechzine Global

3 weeks ago

Microsoft and Google fail to protect patient data

The report shows that both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, despite employing encryption, often compromise security due to outdated TLS versions and plain text configurations.

Privacy professionals

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4 weeks ago

Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw - Medievalists.net

"The Voynich Manuscript is perhaps the most famous example of medieval writing that remains wholly undeciphered, intriguing scholars and cryptographers alike."

History

NordPass lets you store passports and other IDs now - but is this safe?

NordPass has introduced 'Documents', a cloud-based encrypted vault for secure storage of vital documents, enhancing user convenience and security.

Privacy professionals

#whatsapp

fromGSMArena.com

Apple

WhatsApp finally has an iPad app

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy technologies

Meta concerned' Iran could ban WhatsApp after snooping claims

fromGSMArena.com

Apple

WhatsApp finally has an iPad app

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy technologies

Meta concerned' Iran could ban WhatsApp after snooping claims

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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Oppose STOP CSAM: Protecting Kids Shouldn't Mean Breaking the Tools That Keep Us Safe

The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 threatens user security and free speech by undermining end-to-end encryption and compelling takedowns of lawful content.

#legislation

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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Brooklyn

NY legislators vote to preserve media access to encrypted police radio communications

New York bill preserves media access to police radio feeds amid encryption concerns.

Privacy technologies

Florida's Anti-Encryption Bill Is a Wrecking Ball to Privacy. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Florida's SB 868 poses a significant threat to digital privacy by allowing access to encrypted communications of minors.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

NY legislators vote to preserve media access to encrypted police radio communications

New York bill preserves media access to police radio feeds amid encryption concerns.

Privacy technologies

Florida's Anti-Encryption Bill Is a Wrecking Ball to Privacy. There's Still Time to Stop It.

Elon Musk says XChat is rolling out to all, but questions remain about its alleged security | TechCrunch

XChat will soon roll out new features including encryption, vanishing messages, and audio/video calling.

Musk's reference to 'Bitcoin-style' encryption raises questions about XChat's competitive viability.

The platform has recently faced significant technical issues affecting user experience.

Cryptocurrency

Twitter launches 'XChat' encrypted DMs with big caveats

Cryptocurrency

X's new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta | TechCrunch

Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk says XChat is rolling out to all, but questions remain about its alleged security | TechCrunch

XChat will soon roll out new features including encryption, vanishing messages, and audio/video calling.

Musk's reference to 'Bitcoin-style' encryption raises questions about XChat's competitive viability.

The platform has recently faced significant technical issues affecting user experience.

Cryptocurrency

Twitter launches 'XChat' encrypted DMs with big caveats

Cryptocurrency

X's new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

What is Signal, the chat app used by US officials to share attack plans?

Privacy technologies

Why governments keep losing the 'war on encryption'

US news

Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton's Private Email Server

Privacy professionals

Signal is the unlikely star of Trump's first 100 days

fromemptywheel

Privacy technologies

Despite Pete Hegseth, Signal is Good - emptywheel

fromABC7 Los Angeles

What is Signal, the chat app used by US officials to share attack plans?

Sensitive national security information handling is compromised when a journalist is added to a secure group chat.

Why governments keep losing the 'war on encryption'

The rise of encrypted messaging apps is a response to government surveillance and global authoritarian policies.

The debate over encryption pits government interests against individual privacy rights, illustrating a conflict that is challenging for governments to control.

US news

Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton's Private Email Server

Top defense officials committed a severe breach of national security by including a journalist in a private airstrike chat.

Privacy professionals

Signal is the unlikely star of Trump's first 100 days

fromemptywheel

Privacy technologies

Despite Pete Hegseth, Signal is Good - emptywheel

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US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

SignalGate Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Republicans Why Isn't It?

A new wave of transparency is emerging in government, elicited by public demand for accountability.

fromThe Hacker News

Indian Court Orders Action to Block Proton Mail Over AI Deepfake Abuse Allegations

A Karnataka High Court ruling mandates the blocking of Proton Mail across India due to a complaint about offensive content.

Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed 'dangerous and dumb' | TechCrunch

Florida's proposed bill could undermine encryption by requiring social media companies to create backdoors for law enforcement access to user accounts.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Privacy technologies

Oakland police to cut off public from live radio feeds, hiding communications from airwaves

Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed 'dangerous and dumb' | TechCrunch

Florida's proposed bill could undermine encryption by requiring social media companies to create backdoors for law enforcement access to user accounts.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Privacy technologies

Oakland police to cut off public from live radio feeds, hiding communications from airwaves

How people secured their secrets before encyption

Historic letterlocking techniques provided physical security to correspondence long before modern encryption.

#security

fromCSO Online

Privacy technologies

Google adds end-to-end email encryption to Gmail

Mobile UX

Bitwarden Is the Best Deal in the Password Manager Market

fromCSO Online

Privacy technologies

Google adds end-to-end email encryption to Gmail