Tor use skyrockets in Bangladesh after government bans social networks
The government says that it’s watching people who try to circumvent the ban.
On Nov 23, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Hillary Clinton hints that she supports backdoors in encryption
Clinton didn’t go so far as to propose a specific policy.
On Nov 20, 2015 by Eric Geller
Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress
Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller
Cryptography expert casts doubt on encryption in ISIS’ favorite messaging app
Jihadists continue to try to use the app despite its creators banning ISIS-related channels.
On Nov 19, 2015 by William Turton
Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’
Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller
FCC chairman opens the door to new Internet wiretapping powers
Privacy groups are worried that Congress will once again expand Internet surveillance.
Study finds no increase in jihadists’ use of encryption since Snowden leaks
Surveillance hawks say otherwise.
On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton
Paris attacks spark renewed fight against encryption
Surveillance defenders are seizing the tragedy to push for new spy powers.
On Nov 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
Edward Snowden and spread of encryption blamed after Paris terror attacks
The pointed speculation against Snowden attracted criticism as well.
On Nov 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
U.N. privacy watchdog, Apple CEO slam new U.K. spy powers
The U.N. is stepping up its oversight of government surveillance, and its privacy monitor hates what he sees.
On Nov 10, 2015 by Eric Geller
How Chinese Internet users are climbing a bigger, badder Great Firewall
Don’t take the open Internet for granted.
On Nov 6, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
U.K. surveillance bill would effectively ban strong encryption
The Conservative government says it’s necessary to protect U.K. citizens.
On Nov 4, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Pro-encryption petition passes 100K signatures, putting pressure on Obama
Privacy advocates are making their voices heard.
On Oct 27, 2015 by William Turton
DOJ dismisses Apple’s arguments against decrypting iOS communications
Does Apple’s ownership of iOS make it responsible for all user-encrypted data?
On Oct 23, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Apple tells judge it’s ‘impossible’ for it to unlock newer iOS devices
The company also asked the judge not to force it to unlock older devices for the government.
On Oct 21, 2015 by William Turton
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