Security News

Facebook Firm on Message Encryption Despite Pressure
2019-12-10 20:56

Facebook said Tuesday it plans to move ahead with strong encryption for all its messaging applications, claiming that allowing law enforcement special access would end up being "a gift to...

Android Ups the Mobile Security Ante with Default TLS Encryption
2019-12-03 18:00

More than 90 percent of Android apps running on the latest OS encrypt their traffic by default.

Dexphot Malware Uses Randomization, Encryption, and Polymorphism to Evade Detection
2019-11-27 17:53

Malware that Microsoft has been tracking for over a year has been leveraging numerous techniques for evasion, including random file names, fileless installation, and polymorphism.  read more

EU raises eyebrows at possible US encryption ban
2019-11-27 12:26

EU officials have warned that they may not take kindly to a US encryption ban or insertion of crypto backdoor technology.

Fortanix and Google Cloud Platform deliver external encryption key management service for public cloud
2019-11-22 00:00

Fortanix, the Runtime Encryption company, announced that it has collaborated with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to integrate its newly announced External Key Manager service with the Fortanix...

Macy's holiday breach highlights retailer need for encryption and scrutiny of third party systems
2019-11-20 14:44

Attackers were collecting user credit card information for an entire week from the Macy's website before they were alerted. Here's how retailers can protect themselves.

Interpol: Strong encryption helps paedos. Build backdoors
2019-11-18 17:30

Idiocy runs amok at multinational cop agency Multinational police agency Interpol is due to say that tech companies deploying strong encryption helps paedophiles – unless they build backdoors for...

Interpol: Strong encryption helps online predators. Build backdoors
2019-11-18 17:30

Multinational cop agency reportedly set to issue statement Multinational police agency Interpol is due to say that tech companies deploying strong encryption helps paedophiles – unless they build...

5 factors to consider when choosing an encryption key management system
2019-11-07 07:00

Data breaches are at an all-time high with 2019 looking to one of the worst on record for data loses. Within the data security battle, encryption is considered to be the gold standard that...

Jetico releases BestCrypt Volume Encryption Enterprise Edition for Mac
2019-10-30 02:30

Jetico, long-trusted pioneer in data encryption, announced the launch of BestCrypt Volume Encryption – Enterprise Edition for Mac. Expanding on many years of Windows support, Jetico delivers the...