Battle over 1986 email-privacy law heats up in House debate
Privacy advocates and law-enforcement officials sparred over whether to require a warrant in all non-emergency situations.
On Dec 1, 2015 by Eric Geller
Kids gadget maker Vtech admits 5 million accounts were hacked, exposing photos, messages, and emails
Won’t somebody think of the children?
On Nov 30, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
Most Americans agree that decades-old email privacy law is broken
Will broad public support be enough to encourage Congress to move on reform legislation?
On Nov 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
This extremely popular Facebook app has 17 million downloads and it’s a total privacy disaster
Maybe your most used words should be, “better security.”
On Nov 25, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
Amazon may have just reset your password, and here’s why
The company said it was just a precaution, but turn on two-factor authentication anyway.
On Nov 24, 2015 by Selena Larson
Google can unlock most Android phones remotely if the government requests it
But perhaps not for much longer.
On Nov 23, 2015 by Selena Larson
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
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
8 digital services where your ex will haunt you
Facebook hiding exes is nice, but sometimes we forget about these other apps.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Selena Larson
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
Instagram restricts API following password breach, will review all apps going forward
This could mean the end of countless Instagram apps.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Selena Larson
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.
Edward Snowden: Everyone should be using ad-block software
The NSA whistleblower has a tip to keep you safe online.
On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton
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