Security News

PDF encryption standard weaknesses uncovered
2019-10-03 12:12

Researchers have discovered weaknesses in PDF encryption which could be exploited to reveal the plaintext contents of a file to an attacker.

Hack Breaks PDF Encryption, Opens Content to Attackers
2019-10-02 10:21

PDFex can bypass encryption and password protection in most PDF readers and online validation services

Microsoft changes encryption, another D-Link bug, phishing dangers, and more
2019-09-30 06:48

Plus, Baltimore's disastrous ransomware infection and worse IT practices Roundup Let's look at some of the latest security news you may have missed this week.…

How long before quantum computers break encryption?
2019-09-30 06:00

The verdict is in: quantum computing poses an existential threat to asymmetric cryptography algorithms like RSA and ECC that underpin practically all current Internet security. This comes straight...

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...