Security News

iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times
2024-11-12 00:19

Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to...

MongoDB Queryable Encryption now supports range queries on encrypted data
2024-10-17 06:46

MongoDB Queryable Encryption allows customers to securely encrypt sensitive application data and store it in an encrypted format within the MongoDB database. It also enables direct equality and...

Europol takes down "Ghost" encrypted messaging platform used for crime
2024-09-18 21:06

Europol and law enforcement from nine countries successfully dismantled an encrypted communications platform called "Ghost," which was used by organized crime such as drug trafficking and money...

OneBlood's virtual machines encrypted in ransomware attack
2024-07-31 18:16

OneBlood, a large not-for-profit blood center that serves hospitals and patients in the United States, is dealing with an IT systems outage caused by a ransomware attack. [...]

Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
2024-07-15 03:30

Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harder.

Encrypted Notepad: Open-source text editor
2024-05-31 03:30

Encrypted Notepad, an open-source text editor, ensures your files are saved and loaded encrypted with AES-256. With no ads, no network connection required, and no unnecessary features, it's a tool that simply works.

Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook encrypted email reply issues
2024-05-16 17:28

Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue preventing Microsoft 365 customers from replying to encrypted emails using the Outlook Desktop client. Affected customers will receive error messages stating, "Microsoft Outlook was not able to create a message with restricted permission" when trying to reply to messages using Microsoft encryption.

Encrypted mail service Proton hands suspect's personal info to local cops
2024-05-13 02:21

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Google Meet opens client-side encrypted calls to non Google users
2024-04-24 15:44

Google is updating the client-side encryption mechanism for Google Meet to allow external participants, including those without Google accounts, to join encrypted calls. Google Meet is part of the Google Workspace suite and provides users with secure video meetings and calls over the internet.

Police Chiefs Call for Solutions to Access Encrypted Data in Serious Crime Cases
2024-04-23 10:45

European Police Chiefs said that the complementary partnership between law enforcement agencies and the technology industry is at risk due to end-to-end encryption (E2EE). They called on the...