encryption

Signal app next to a data request

Here’s what happens when the cops try to subpoena Signal

'It’s impossible to turn over data that we never had access to in the first place.'

On Apr 28, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Signal introduced a new feature that allows users to make group video calls.

Signal adds encrypted group video calls feature

The popular encrypted messaging app just made it really easy to have a secure group video call.

On Dec 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Zoom FTC Settlement

Zoom settles with FTC over end-to-end encryption claims

The company's claims about end-to-end encryption were a focus earlier this year.

On Nov 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Justice Department International Statement Encryption

Justice Department joins 6 other countries calling for easier access to encrypted data

The Justice Department continues to attack encryption.

On Oct 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Zoom Encryption Lawsuit Consumer Watchdog

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

Mozilla VPN: All you need to know about Mozilla’s new privacy service

Mozilla, the makers of Firefox, launched a VPN service. Here's what you need to know.

On Aug 8, 2020 by Libby Cohen

House Anti Encryption Bill Lawful Access To Encrypted Data Act

Both chambers of Congress now have a version of a ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill

The Senate version of the bill was met with near-universal scorn from privacy advocates.

On Jul 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

illustrated people standing on keyboard, communicating through code. best encrypted message apps

Here are the best 6 apps to send encrypted messages

Here are some ways to make your chats more secure.

On Jul 27, 2020 by Libby Cohen

Ron Wyden EARN IT Act

Senator calls EARN IT Act ‘horrendous,’ praises online movement fighting it

Nearly 600,000 people signed a petition urging Congress to reject the bill.

On Jul 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Twitter end-to-end encryption

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

The 7 best ways to send an encrypted email

Here are some services you can use to send encrypted emails.

On Jul 12, 2020 by Libby Cohen

Controversial EARN IT Act clears Senate committee

The bill has been condemned as a threat to encryption.

On Jul 2, 2020 by Claire Goforth