French Secretary of State says encryption backdoors are ‘not the right solution’
‘With a backdoor, personal data is not protected at all,’ Lemaire said.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
French government considers law that would outlaw strong encryption
France, rocked by deadly terrorist attacks, is attempting to cut off future attacks before they happen.
On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Cartoonists boycott prestigious Angoulême comics awards over the absence of female nominees
The Angoulême Festival is like the Oscars for comics, and this year all 30 Grand Prize nominees are men.
On Jan 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Here’s the defiant cover of Charlie Hebdo’s ‘1 year after’ special issue
The magazine will also feature a scathing editorial condemning religious extremism.
On Jan 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
France says it won’t ban Tor, but the threat to anonymity is still real
France needs to stop its attack on anonymity.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Brett Solomon, Gustaf Bjorksten
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
France will not ban Wi-Fi or Tor, prime minister says
‘A ban of Wi-Fi is not a course of action envisaged.’
France considers restrictions on Tor and public Wi-Fi
Both pieces of legislation could appear as soon as next year.
On Dec 6, 2015 by Kate Conger
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
When is it OK to remove the French flag from your Facebook profile?
How soon is too soon?
On Dec 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter
More surveillance in France won’t stop another Paris attack
Intelligence gathering isn’t always that intelligent.
On Nov 25, 2015 by Nico Lang
France sees rise in cyberattacks surrounding Paris bombings
A disturbing increase.
On Nov 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron
2 dead in French siege targeting Paris attack ringleader
A woman blew herself up with a suicide belt when confronted by authorities.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Charlie Hebdo stands up to ISIS with new cover on Paris attacks
The terrorists killed 129 people last Friday. But Charlie Hebdo isn’t backing down.
On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton
Alleged ISIS video threatens Paris-style attacks in Washington
Alleged Islamic State members threaten more bloodshed in Europe and in the U.S. capital.
On Nov 16, 2015 by Dell Cameron
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