Russia lawmakers pass sweeping spying law that requires encryption backdoors, call surveillance
It’s being called an ‘anti-terrorism’ bill—but it’s much more.
On Jun 24, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Russian bill requires encryption backdoors in all messenger apps
The crypto war returns to Moscow.
On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
CIA director clashes with Sen. Ron Wyden over encryption backdoors
A consensus of technologists argue that requiring backdoors would weaken cybersecurity.
On Jun 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
British parliament’s lower house passes controversial surveillance law
The House of Commons has passed the measure, and it now goes to the House of Lords.
On Jun 7, 2016 by Eric Geller
This $17,000 Android smartphone claims to be the ultimate in personal security
Just how much is privacy worth?
On Jun 2, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
FBI director says 12 percent of devices inaccessible because of encryption
James Comey, the FBI director, predicted that the number would only continue to grow.
On May 26, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
FTC commissioner: Mandating encryption backdoors ‘is a terrible idea’
Terrell McSweeny said that encryption would soon become even more vital as smart devices proliferated.
On May 24, 2016 by Eric Geller
Cyber-savvy lawmakers urge colleagues to use encrypted messaging, better passwords
Wouldn’t we all feel more comfortable knowing our representative used WhatsApp?
On May 23, 2016 by Eric Geller
Indian leader frames encryption as cybercrime concern in meeting with Apple CEO
Modi apparently urged Cook to accept limits on encryption by saying it would help stop cybercrime.
Police captain pushing to limit encryption says crypto experts miss the point
‘This is not an all-or-nothing zero-sum game.’
On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
U.S. intelligence community says encryption is still a huge problem despite ‘don’t panic’ report
The report does not ‘fully account for the realities we face,’ an intelligence official said.
On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
Threatened by their dealers, women turn to the Internet for drugs
Buying drugs is inherently risky—but women face a whole other world of threats.
On May 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Learn how to keep your phone completely secure for free
This guidebook will teach you what happens when your phone is not secure, and how to prevent future threats.
On May 5, 2016 by Christine Burkson
Tech coalition urges 2016 candidates to support encryption and data privacy
Silicon Valley wants presidential candidates to think deeply about pressing tech problems.
On May 5, 2016 by Eric Geller
Privacy group calls on FBI Director James Comey to resign over his ‘demonizing’ stance on encryption
The letter accuses Comey of having ‘lost touch with reality.’
On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller
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