How to avoid the Signal mistakes the Trump administration made
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the Trump admin’s Signal chat fiasco.
On Apr 1, 2025 by Mikael Thalen
Zoom sued over misleading end-to-end encryption claims
Zoom misstating that it offered end-to-end encryption is at the heart of the suit.
On Aug 11, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Twitter’s hack reveals glaring security concerns around DMs
There’s a renewed push for the company to beef up its DM encryption following the massive hack.
On Jul 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Everyone hates the new Republican anti-encryption bill—except for cops
It’s unsurprising the bill has the backing of police organizations.
On Jun 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
GOP introduces bill that would give police easy access to encrypted data
The bill will force companies to help law enforcement get its hands on encrypted data.
On Jun 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Nearly 500,000 say Congress shouldn’t ‘kill encryption’ with the EARN IT Act
A lot of people are calling on lawmakers to kill the bill.
On Jun 8, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Who is Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Attorney General Nominee?
The Alabama senator wants to bring back old-school conservatism to the DOJ.
On Jan 10, 2017 by Amrita Khalid
How a drug cartel used encryption and a fake website to launder millions
La Corporacion attempted to use encryption to hide its communications, but it was already too late.
On Oct 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
The trials and tribulations of ‘kidnapped’ startup founder Mayer Mizrachi
The nightmare, it seemed, was finally coming to an end. Today, Mizrachi’s future is anything but certain.
On Jun 28, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Russia lawmakers pass sweeping spying law that requires encryption backdoors, call surveillance
It’s being called an ‘anti-terrorism’ bill—but it’s much more.
On Jun 24, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Russian bill requires encryption backdoors in all messenger apps
The crypto war returns to Moscow.
On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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
Viber just implemented end-to-end encryption, but is it secure?
Security experts are suspicious of any encryption that a company won’t discuss.
On Apr 20, 2016 by William Turton
Apple says it refused China’s request for iPhone source code
The request came within the last two years. Apple says it refused the Chinese request.
On Apr 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
ISIS recommends list of secure-messaging apps amid heated U.S. encryption debate
There’s one major app that isn’t on the list.
On Apr 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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