Will the DNC hack push politicians to finally use encryption?
Security experts say encrypted emails and chat apps are the right move.
On Jul 25, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Facebook rolls out end-to-end encryption for Messenger app
But not everyone’s happy about it.
On Jul 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
How one NASCAR team was held hostage by a hacker and forced to pay a ransom for its data
Malware made racing team hit the brakes.
On Jul 8, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
Why won’t the password die already?
Passwords need to die—so why can’t we kill them off?
On Jul 3, 2016 by Ben Dickson
Police wiretaps of encrypted communications fell 68 percent in 2015
But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
On Jun 30, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Hackers can steal passwords and encryption keys by listening to your PC
If you can listen well enough, many computers will give up their secrets.
U.K. government websites undergoing security upgrade, to include HTTPS encryption
Cybersecurity is taking high priority in the U.K.
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
Hillary Clinton backs controversial encryption commission in new tech-policy agenda
Hillary Clinton does not have an answer to the encryption question.
On Jun 28, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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
CIA director clashes with Sen. Ron Wyden over encryption backdoors
A consensus of technologists argue that requiring backdoors would weaken cybersecurity.
On Jun 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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
This $17,000 Android smartphone claims to be the ultimate in personal security
Just how much is privacy worth?
On Jun 2, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
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
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