France’s rising far-right party opposes expanded surveillance to protect themselves
France’s National Front party poses an unusual problem for Internet freedom advocates.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
White House ducks question of backdoors in encryption petition response
Privacy groups asked the White House to support security. The White House isn’t ready to do that.
On Dec 9, 2015 by Eric Geller
Top Democratic senator will seek legislation to ‘pierce’ through encryption
‘I have concern about a PlayStation that my grandchildren might use.’
On Dec 9, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Donald Trump wants to close up the Internet
The Republican presidential candidate mocked anyone who would take issue with his plan.
On Dec 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
ACLU slams new proposed encryption commission
The ACLU claims a new cyber commission would be a step in the wrong direction.
On Dec 7, 2015 by William Turton
SecureDrop, a powerful whistleblower tool, will star in new Kickstarter-funded documentary
It’s one of the most powerful tools in journalism, but few people know what it is.
Obama hints at weakening encryption to defeat ISIS in Sunday speech
The new crypto wars just intensified.
On Dec 6, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
E.U. officials want U.S. tech companies to add encryption backdoors
Governments want tech companies to make their work easier.
On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller
Patriot Act author warns Europe not to follow his example after Paris
New spy powers aren’t always the answer. Jim Sensenbrenner ought to know.
Encrypted, free calling app Signal now on PC—is it any good?
It’s solid, but barebones.
On Dec 2, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Former CIA chief blames Paris attacks on Edward Snowden, says he should be ‘hanged’
James Woolsey says Snowden has ‘blood on his hands.’
On Nov 25, 2015 by Dell Cameron
More surveillance in France won’t stop another Paris attack
Intelligence gathering isn’t always that intelligent.
On Nov 25, 2015 by Nico Lang
Police chiefs, prosecutors demand laws mandating encryption backdoors
Law enforcement say backdoors make it harder to catch criminals. But where’s the evidence?
On Nov 24, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Hackers knock out ISIS’s Dark Net propaganda site
The Islamic State is losing a war on the Dark Net.
Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade
Is encryption really ‘the biggest threat today,’ as one lawmaker claimed?
On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
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