Security News

Google using lock screen passwords to encrypt Android Cloud backups
2018-10-16 11:30

If, that is, your phone has updated to the Android 9 operating system, otherwise known as Pie. If so, say hi to the Titan chip!

Google to Encrypt Android Cloud Backups With Your Lock Screen Password
2018-10-15 09:33

In an effort to secure users' data while maintaining privacy, Google has announced a new security measure for Android Backup Service that now encrypts all your backup data stored on its cloud...

How to encrypt a USB flash drive with GNOME Disks
2018-10-10 18:41

If you use Linux, and are looking for an easy method of encrypting data on your USB drives, Jack Wallen has you covered. With the help of GNOME Disks, this process is very easy.

Jigsaw releases Intra, an Android app that encrypts DNS queries to thwart online censorship
2018-10-04 13:36

Alphabet subsidiary and tech incubator Jigsaw, which concentrates on creating solutions for “the toughest geopolitical challenges,” has released Intra, an Android apps that encrypts DNS queries....

Cloudflare Encrypts SNI Across Its Network
2018-09-25 17:18

Cloudflare this week announced it has turned on Encrypted SNI (ESNI) across all of its network, making yet another step toward improving user privacy. read more

Let's Encrypt Now Trusted by All Major Root Programs
2018-08-08 11:06

Let’s Encrypt root, ISRG Root X1, is now trusted by all major root programs, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Mozilla, Oracle, and Blackberry. read more

Microsoft Adds Direct Trust for Let’s Encrypt
2018-08-07 17:55

Let’s Encrypt certificates can now stand on their own for almost all newer versions of operating systems, browsers and devices.

How to enable encrypt/decrypt menu option in the Ubuntu file manager
2018-07-19 19:47

Adding the encrypt/decrypt right-click menu to the Ubuntu file manager is easy.

Trojan Either Encrypts Files or Mines for Cryptocurrency
2018-07-06 13:54

A long established ransomware family recently added the ability to deploy a cryptocurrency miner instead of file encryptor, based on the victim machine’s configuration. read more

Let's Encrypt Disables TLS-SNI-01 Validation
2018-01-10 21:22

Free and open Certificate Authority (CA) Let’s Encrypt on Tuesday disabled TLS-SNI-01 validation after learning that users could abuse it to obtain certificates for domains they do not own. read more