encryption

Meta Slams US House Order For Staffers To Not Use WhatApp

US House of Representatives official tells staffers they are not allowed to use WhatsApp, but Meta hits back

3 weeks ago

WhatsApp Supports Apple In Legal Battle With UK Government

Meta's messaging platform WhatsApp publicly supports Apple in its legal battle against the UK's Home Office

1 month ago

The Ransomware Business Model: The State of Cybercrime

Ransomware has become big business. This article reveals how cybercriminals operate, why attacks are surging, and what businesses must do…

3 months ago

Pentagon Confirms Investigation Of Signal Use By Pete Hegseth

Inspector General at the Pentagon confirms investigation into the use of Signal app by US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegset

3 months ago

Signal App In Spotlight Amid Secret Chat Controversy Of US Officials

Messaging app Signal in the headlines after a journalist was invited to a top secret military chat among senior US…

4 months ago

Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report

Russia media report that the Telegram app is blocked in two regions over concerns it “could be used by enemies”

4 months ago

Apple Appeals UK Order For ‘Backdoor’ iCloud Access – Report

Legal challenge launched by Apple against UK's order for backdoor access to Apple’s end-to-end iCloud encryption product

4 months ago

Apple Withdraws Advanced Data Protection For UK, After Government Order

Apple removes advanced data protection tool from the UK, after British government order to provide backdoor encryption access

5 months ago

US Lawmakers Blast UK’s Demand For Encrypted Apple Data

Two US lawmakers urge US national intelligence director to demand UK to back down or face restrictions on intelligence sharing

5 months ago

UK Orders Apple To Provide Access To Encrypted User Data – Report

Potential privacy clash, after Apple is reportedly ordered by UK court to provide 'blanket access' to encrypted user data

5 months ago

Age Verification For Porn Websites Needed By July, Ofcom Warns

Ofcom warning. All websites featuring pornographic material must introduce a “robust” age-checking system by July 2025

6 months ago

Western Digital Fined $316m For Infringing Data Security Patent

Court rules storage giant Western Digital must pay $315.7m in damages, after another patent infringement loss

9 months ago

Beating the Barbarians in the Cloud

As the cloud continues to be an essential asset for all businesses, developing and maintaining high levels of cybersecurity is…

1 year ago

Meta Adds Messaging Interoperability For Whatsapp, Messenger

Meta turns on interoperability for Messenger and WhatsApp, to comply with EU digital markets act (DMA), but only if Signal…

1 year ago

Apple Beefs Up iMessage With Quantum-Proof PQ3 Protocol

Apple says PQ3 is a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol to protect iMessage's end-to-end messaging

1 year ago

Apple Warns UK Against Instituting ‘Secret Veto’ On Security Tech

Amendments to Investigatory Powers Act amount to 'secret veto' enabling UK government to block new security features worldwide, Apple argues

1 year ago

China Cracks Apple Encryption, Claims It Can Identify AirDrop Senders

Apple's encryption for AirDrop file-sharing has alleged being cracked, as Chinese authorities claim they can ID senders

2 years ago

Meta Deploys End-To-End Encryption Across Messenger, Facebook

Despite resistance from authorities, Meta begins roll-out of default end-to-end encryption for Messenger, Facebook

2 years ago

Online Safety Act Becomes Law In Blow To Campaigners

Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent, and government claims it will make the UK safest place in the world to…

2 years ago

UK Online Safety Bill Set To Become Law

Government ignores tech objections, as Online Safety Bill looks set to become UK law after passing both houses of parliament

2 years ago

WhatsApp Boss Denies Chat App Is Exploring Ads

Head of WhatsApp at Meta Platforms firmly denies media report the service is exploring adverts to bolster revenues

2 years ago

Government Abandons Plan To Scan Encrypted Messages

Online Safety Bill climbdown? After tech platforms threaten to quit UK, government abandons plan to scan encrypted messages

2 years ago

Apple Warns Of FaceTime, iMessage Withdrawal In UK Over Act Changes

UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime,…

2 years ago

Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms

House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media

2 years ago

Apple Objects To Spy Clause In UK Online Safety Bill

Apple adds to criticism of spy powers in Online Safety Bill that could force messaging firms to scan encrypted messages

2 years ago

EncroChat Shutdown Results In Thousands Of Arrests

Europol says 2020 takedown of EncroChat has so far resulted in 6,558 arrests worldwide, including nearly 200 high value targets

2 years ago

Twitter To Launch Encrypted Direct Messaging

Elon Musk reveals Twitter is to launch encrypted direct messages on Wednesday, and voice and video chat are to follow

2 years ago

WhatsApp, Other Messaging Firms Urge Online Safety Bill ‘Rethink’

WhatsApp, six other encrypted messaging firms call for 'urgent rethink' of Online Safety Bill that they say woud weaken user…

2 years ago

WhatsApp Will Not Comply With UK Online Safety Bill

WhatApp becomes second major platform to indicate it will not comply with the UK's revised Online Safety Bill

2 years ago

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Ordered Back To Court, After VPN Use

Federal judge unhappy that FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried used virtual private network (VPN) whilst under house arrest

2 years ago