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crypto wars

Researchers file for access to court orders that force companies to break their own encryption

It's unclear what kind of technical assistance the government is currently demanding.

On Sep 30, 2016 by Dell Cameron

IRL

Apple iOS 10 security flaw makes it easier for hackers to access your data

You didn't read about this in Apple's recent press release.

On Sep 24, 2016 by Andrew Couts

Tech

New push for encryption backdoors faces first big test on Capitol Hill

The Crypto Wars are back in Washington, D.C.

On Sep 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

British parliament’s lower house passes controversial surveillance law

The House of Commons has passed the measure, and it now goes to the House of Lords.

On Jun 7, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

FBI director says 12 percent of devices inaccessible because of encryption

James Comey, the FBI director, predicted that the number would only continue to grow.

On May 26, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

FTC commissioner: Mandating encryption backdoors ‘is a terrible idea’

Terrell McSweeny said that encryption would soon become even more vital as smart devices proliferated.

On May 24, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

Indian leader frames encryption as cybercrime concern in meeting with Apple CEO

Modi apparently urged Cook to accept limits on encryption by saying it would help stop cybercrime.

On May 23, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

Police captain pushing to limit encryption says crypto experts miss the point

'This is not an all-or-nothing zero-sum game.'

On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller

IRL

U.S. intelligence community says encryption is still a huge problem despite ‘don’t panic’ report

The report does not 'fully account for the realities we face,' an intelligence official said.

On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

Privacy group calls on FBI Director James Comey to resign over his ‘demonizing’ stance on encryption

The letter accuses Comey of having 'lost touch with reality.'

On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

This number is illegal, and you could get in trouble just for having it

It's more than just a number.

On May 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

The pro-encryption bill that Congress is ignoring

Neither chamber of Congress has moved the bill out of the committee stage.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

Top security experts say senators behind anti-encryption bill are ‘woefully ignorant’

'It’s like apples and sporks.'

On Apr 28, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

FBI says it won’t submit tool used to hack San Bernardino iPhone for disclosure review

Apple is sure to be disappointed by this decision.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Eric Geller

Tech

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

Tech

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