US investigates UK's push for Apple backdoor amid data treaty concerns
The UK may not issue demands for data of US citizens
Encryption articles
Apple disables end-to-end encryption for UK iCloud users after government push
Disabling the feature entirely instead of letting the government access data
We're getting closer to having practical quantum computers - here's what they will be used for
From superposition to real-world impact
Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11
Secure Boot? TPM? Full-disk encryption? All useless against resourceful hackers
FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private
Cyber-criminals abroad have done a lot of damage to the security psyche
Mozilla advises Firefox users to update if they want browser add-ons to keep working
Trying to avoid another "extension apocalypse" like the one that happened in 2019
WeChat modified TLS encryption protocol exposes users to security risks
Its security falls short of the cryptographic standards expected for an app of WeChat's size, researchers say
Telegram will provide authorities with IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects
The service is trying to change its reputation as a safe haven for criminals
International law enforcement shuts down cybercrime communication platform Ghost
A major blow to digitally-adapted organized crime
Discord introduces passwordless logins, end-to-end encryption for calls
Discord is introducing passwordless login through biometric passkeys, such as Face ID and Touch ID. Also, Discord is migrating audio and video calls (but not text messaging) to a new system that features end-to-end encryption by default.
Google Chrome 127 introduces application-bound encryption on Windows
Until now, Chrome has used the Data Protection API (DPAPI) to protect sensitive data on Windows. However, with Chrome 127, they are introducing app-bound encryption, similar to how the Keychain operates on macOS.
How to fix the July 2024 Windows update's reboot loop
Users using BitLocker encryption should keep their recovery keys handy
Facepalm: Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker might have trouble rebooting after installing a July OS update. Microsoft instructs those impacted to refer to the standard BitLocker recovery procedure. The issue is one of many that have hit the operating system in recent weeks, including the CrowdStrike disaster that caused BSODs across the globe.
Costs associated with ransomware attacks are skyrocketing
Ransomware attacks cost both time and money
Home routing and encryption technologies are making lawful interception harder, Europol warns
Criminals are exploiting the home routing loophole
Elon Musk repeats claim that WhatsApp exports user data nightly, sparking online debate
A hot potato: Elon Musk is in the middle of a public fight with WhatsApp on his X platform, claiming that the messaging service sucks up user data daily and uses it for targeted advertising. WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has responded by claiming this is untrue, leading to arguments from all sides.
Telegram boss throws accusations at Signal, claims rival has ties to US government
Distracting from Telegram's own issues?
A hot potato: Forget about Intel vs. AMD and Apple vs. Microsoft, the biggest, most intense public rivalry in the tech world right now is between messaging platforms Telegram and Signal. The latest attack came from Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who suggested Signal was not secure and accused it of having ties to the US government.
Proton Mail provided user data that led to an arrest in Spain
Facepalm: Proton Mail is facing renewed accusations of handing user data over to law enforcement agencies. The Swiss company provides a secure email service with end-to-end encryption, ostensibly to protect its customers' identities from prying eyes. However, recent events suggest otherwise.
Windows 11 to receive default BitLocker encryption, new RAM speed metrics in Task Manager
Microsoft keeps changing how Windows 11 behaves, whether users like it or not
Apple secures iMessage against threats from quantum computers
Signal was the first mainstream messaging app to offer post-quantum security
Microsoft BitLocker encryption cracked in just 43 seconds with a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico
BitLocker is available in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions
Apple rejects UK's attempt to block security software updates on a global scale
Is London trying to turn private companies into arms of its overreaching surveillance state?
Top 10 Private and Secure Email Services
Are your emails and attachments safe from prying eyes? If you're not using a secure email service that respects your privacy, the answer is likely no.
Meta starts enabling default end-to-end encryption on Facebook and Messenger
Law enforcements have just a few more weeks to keep spying on users' personal comms
Researchers found a new way to steal SSH encryption keys
The vulnerability is a low threat because it is relatively rare, but protocol mitigations could neuter the hack