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
Cyber-savvy lawmakers urge colleagues to use encrypted messaging, better passwords
Wouldn’t we all feel more comfortable knowing our representative used WhatsApp?
On May 23, 2016 by Eric Geller
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.
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
Threatened by their dealers, women turn to the Internet for drugs
Buying drugs is inherently risky—but women face a whole other world of threats.
On May 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Tech coalition urges 2016 candidates to support encryption and data privacy
Silicon Valley wants presidential candidates to think deeply about pressing tech problems.
On May 5, 2016 by Eric Geller
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
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
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
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
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
The FBI doesn’t need to override encryption if it can just buy existing flaws
The gray market will decide.
On Apr 27, 2016 by Kelsey Atherton
Why we should all be worried about ransomware
What you need to know about the growing ransomware threat.
On Apr 26, 2016 by Ben Dickson
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
Snowden leaks accelerated adoption of encryption by 7 years, U.S. intel chief says
‘From our standpoint … it’s not a good thing.’
On Apr 25, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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