Here’s all the reasons why Britain’s proposed encryption law is a bad idea
Britain’s proposed Investigatory Powers bill has some far-reaching consequences.
On Jan 31, 2016 by Skylar Baker-Jordan
House investigates whether U.S. agencies used firewall with possible NSA backdoor
The NSA might have put a backdoor in a popular firewall. Now Congress wants answers.
On Jan 29, 2016 by Eric Geller
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.’
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
10 anti-surveillance tools that protect your privacy online
Take control of your online life.
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
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