Viber just implemented end-to-end encryption, but is it secure?
Security experts are suspicious of any encryption that a company won’t discuss.
On Apr 20, 2016 by William Turton
Law-enforcement officials condemn unbreakable encryption with baffling claims
Technologists on social media puzzled over many of the officials’ comments.
On Apr 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
Apple says it refused China’s request for iPhone source code
The request came within the last two years. Apple says it refused the Chinese request.
On Apr 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Americans side with tech companies over government on risks and priorities in encryption debate
Far more Americans trust Apple to secure their digital data than trust the FBI.
On Apr 18, 2016 by William Turton
NYPD joins push for backdoors in commercial encryption
The police department appealed to its audience’s emotions in demanding guaranteed access to data.
On Apr 18, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Rep. Ted Lieu calls for Congress to investigate security flaw that puts millions of mobile users at risk
Lieu said his phone calls with elected officials as high up as President Obama could have been vulnerable.
The encryption debate explained so simply, your dog could understand it
This is about more than just terrorists and criminals. It’s about you, too.
On Apr 17, 2016 by Andrew Couts
Here’s what to expect from the high-profile witnesses at the House encryption hearing
The FBI and Apple will both be there, but they’ll be on separate panels.
On Apr 16, 2016 by Eric Geller
Apple tells N.Y. judge to uphold ruling denying DOJ’s iPhone order
The tech company is still fighting iPhone battles on many fronts.
On Apr 15, 2016 by Eric Geller
Exclusive FOIA documents reveal 7 cases in New York DA’s iPhone-unlocking push
They all resulted in convictions—so why the fight?
On Apr 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Here’s the final version of the Senate bill mandating encryption backdoors
‘No entity or individual is above the law,’ one of the bill’s sponsors said.
On Apr 13, 2016 by Eric Geller
ISIS recommends list of secure-messaging apps amid heated U.S. encryption debate
There’s one major app that isn’t on the list.
On Apr 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Encryption-loving Dutch rapper name-checks PGP in sick track
He also mentions Blackberries, so he might not be *that* cool.
On Apr 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Civil-liberties groups tell Obama to oppose Senate encryption bill
‘It is beyond dispute that this bill would threaten the safety of billions of Internet users.’
On Apr 11, 2016 by Eric Geller
Trade group representing tech giants slams Burr–Feinstein encryption bill
The group said the bill would ‘harm national security and put Americans at risk.’
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