A complete guide to the new ‘Crypto Wars’
Get up to speed on encryption with a thorough timeline of the events that brought us to this point.
On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller
Senate bill effectively bans strong encryption
The measure is sure to face an uphill battle in Congress, where privacy activists are poised to fight back.
On Apr 8, 2016 by Eric Geller
John McAfee lied about San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone hack to ‘get a s**tload of public attention’
He wanted to say ‘something sensational.’
On Mar 7, 2016 by William Turton
The 1789 law the U.S. is using to force Apple to break the iPhone’s security
An 18th century law is being used to solve a 21st century problem.
On Feb 17, 2016 by William Turton
U.S. can’t ban encryption because it’s a global phenomenon, Harvard study finds
The U.S. isn’t the only country that makes crypto.
On Feb 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Here’s what you really need to know about encryption
You use encryption everyday—even if you don’t realize it.
On Feb 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
How ISIS trains militants in online security
The Islamic State is getting more advanced online.
On Feb 2, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Senior Homeland Security official says Internet anonymity should be outlawed
‘Should not every individual be required to display a ‘license plate’ on the digital super-highway?’
On Jan 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Former NSA chief says U.S. can get around encryption with metadata, argues against backdoors
‘I don’t think it’s a winning hand to attempt to legislate against technological progress.’
On Jan 5, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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