Security News

How to install and use the Cryptomator encryption tool
2019-09-27 20:24

Looking for a user-friendly encryption tool? Look no further than the open source Cryptomator.

Australian not-for-profit's encryption solution to privacy breaches
2019-09-17 14:04

An Australian open source foundation is introducing a new approach to encryption called splintering, TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks with the Tide Foundation's co-founder.

KNOB turns up the heat on Bluetooth encryption, hotels leak guest info, city hands $1m to crook, and much, much more
2019-08-19 10:08

Spec design flaw stiffs security of gizmos Roundup Let's run through all the bits and bytes of security news beyond what we've already covered. Also, don't forget our articles from this year's...

Attorney General Barr and Encryption
2019-08-14 11:18

Last month, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy­what is commonly known as "going dark." Speaking at Fordham University in New York, he admitted that adding...

Space agency uses Raspberry Pi to solve satellite encryption puzzle
2019-08-02 11:57

The European Space Agency thinks it's found a much cheaper way to control a small module - and it's built around a tiny Raspberry Pi Zero board.

New UK Home Sec invokes infosec nerd rage by calling for end to end-to-end encryption
2019-07-31 14:28

Yep, Patel continues age-old tradition. Plus: Five Eyes word games Newly assigned UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has declared war on encryption safeguards, demanding they be torn up for the...

Is homomorphic encryption ready to deliver confidential cloud computing to enterprises?
2019-07-29 10:41

The ability to keep data encrypted while you use it for computations in the cloud could protect data from attackers and malicious insiders alike. There is still a performance hit, but you can...

The Encryption 'Backdoor' Debate Continues
2019-07-25 22:18

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report offers a deep dive on the debate about whether law enforcement officials should have a "backdoor" to circumvent encryption. Also featured: An...

Backdoors won't weaken your encryption, wails FBI boss. And he's right. They won't – they'll fscking torpedo it
2019-07-25 20:18

Give it a Wray, give it a Wray, give it a Wray now: Big Chris steps in to defend blowing a hole in personal encryption FBI head honcho Christopher Wray is rather peeved all y'all think the US...

Attorney General William Barr on Encryption Policy
2019-07-24 11:43

Yesterday, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy -- what is commonly known as "going dark." Speaking at Fordham University in New York, he admitted that adding...