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
After pressure, Zoom says everyone will get end-to-end encryption
The announcement comes after widespread pushback.
On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
70,000 call on Zoom to offer free end-to-end encryption
Zoom said earlier this month only paid users would have end-to-end encryption.
On Jun 16, 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
You can now blur faces in photos on Signal
Signal linked the new tool to protests going on across the country.
On Jun 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Zoom says encryption will only be available to paid users to help the FBI
The distinction was not met well by people online.
On Jun 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Apple says ‘false claims’ by FBI about Pensacola iPhone are an ‘an excuse to weaken encryption’
Apple said claims they weren’t cooperative were ‘an excuse to weaken encryption.’
On May 19, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
FBI unlocks Pensacola shooter’s iPhone despite Apple’s opposition
Law enforcement was vague on how exactly they unlocked the phones.
On May 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Zoom acquires encryption service in wake of security woes
The move comes as Zoom has been pushed to beef up its encryption capabilities.
On May 7, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Signal makes a dire warning about Congress’ EARN IT Act
The bill has faced intense scrutiny from digital rights groups.
On Apr 10, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Trump continues to demand Apple unlock iPhones for the government
Trump told CNBC that Apple has ‘the keys to so many criminals and criminal minds.’
On Jan 22, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Apple’s iCloud encryption plan halted amid FBI pressure, report
The plan was scrapped two years ago.
On Jan 21, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Study finds over half of politicians’ websites don’t use proper encryption
The U.S. came out on top.
On Mar 6, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
FBI admits to inflating its cell phone encryption problems
The bureau is currently running an audit to determine the actual figures.
On May 23, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
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