How ISIS trains militants in online security
The Islamic State is getting more advanced online.
On Feb 2, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Encryption does not allow criminals and terrorists to ‘go dark,’ study finds
Technology is making it easier to catch the bad guys, the authors found.
On Feb 1, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Presidential hopeful John Kasich says ‘it’s best not to talk’ publicly about encryption
‘It’s best [that] some of these things not be said.’
On Jan 29, 2016 by Eric Geller
Senate Homeland Security chairman: Encryption law could ‘do more harm than good’
Sen. Ron Johnson is the highest-ranking lawmaker to oppose backdoors.
On Jan 28, 2016 by Eric Geller
Hackers are deploying malware in smarter ways, new report shows
Hackers are using low-tech methods to deploy high-tech code—the perfect storm for security experts.
On Jan 27, 2016 by Eric Geller
The myth of the ISIS encrypted messaging app
After over a week of investigation, the Alrawi encryption app is nowhere to be found.
On Jan 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
As politicians debate encryption, super-secure operating system Tails is more popular than ever
Since Edward Snowden endorsed it in June 2013, the use of Tails has skyrocketed.
DOJ and FTC officials offer dueling visions on encryption
A top consumer-protection official said efforts to weaken encryption ‘deeply worry’ her.
On Jan 25, 2016 by Eric Geller
California lawmaker: Ban strong encryption to fight human trafficking
Silicon Valley can’t be pleased about this.
On Jan 21, 2016 by Eric Geller
Sen. Feinstein’s office says no delay for Senate encryption bill
‘I don’t know where talk of a ‘delay’ comes from.’
On Jan 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Jeb Bush says backdoor demands are ‘legitimate’ for national-security threats
Bush: Snowden’s disclosures ‘created a lack of trust with our European allies.’
On Jan 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
Senior Homeland Security official says Internet anonymity should be outlawed
‘Should not every individual be required to display a ‘license plate’ on the digital super-highway?’
On Jan 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Hillary Clinton dodges debate question on encryption with puzzling comment
None of the Democratic candidates publicly endorsed strong encryption in response to the debate question.
On Jan 18, 2016 by Eric Geller
Jeb Bush suggests he would back mandatory backdoors in encryption if elected president
Bush would order data access given legal authority.
On Jan 15, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
French Secretary of State says encryption backdoors are ‘not the right solution’
‘With a backdoor, personal data is not protected at all,’ Lemaire said.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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