Security News

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...

Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage
2024-03-05 05:00

In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption, why it's important, and why usage and cost matter.

Hessen Consumer Center says systems encrypted by ransomware
2024-02-27 16:27

The story has been updated to clarify that the Hessen Consumer Center is not part of the government. The Hessen Consumer Center in Germany has been hit with a ransomware attack, causing IT systems to shut down and temporarily disrupting its availability.

German state of Hessen says systems encrypted by ransomware
2024-02-27 16:27

The German state of Hessen has been hit with a ransomware attack, causing the government to shut down IT systems and disrupting the availability of its consumer advice center. Hessen is a state in central Germany with over six million people that encompasses Frankfurt, the country's second-largest metropolitan area and a major financial center.

DuckDuckGo browser gets end-to-end encrypted sync feature
2024-02-14 13:00

The DuckDuckGo browser has unveiled a new end-to-end encrypted Sync & Backup feature that lets users privately and securely synchronize their bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings across multiple devices. The new feature is available on the latest version of the DuckDuckGo browser for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, so syncing can only work between devices running these operating systems.