Concerns Raised about Evidence Gathered by Police Infiltration of Encrypted Crime Networks
High-profile prosecutions in the Balkans may be at risk because evidence obtained from the Sky ECC app may be inadmissible.
Why Are US Child Abuse Stats Used In a UK Government Campaign Against E2E Comms Encryption?
Serious policy goals like child protection deserve a serious commitment to objective facts.
Taking the Fight to Encrypted Crime Networks: Why the ANOM Sting Is So Important
The FBI operated an encrypted messaging network for criminals, leading to over 800 arrests and major drug busts worldwide.
Police Fight a Losing Battle Against Encrypted Comms
Police say they cracked the Sky ECC message app, which has 170,000 users and is allegedly used by drugs traffickers. However, a string of similar operations suggests a flawed strategy.
US Authorities Claim Phone Encryption Will Lead to Child Sex Abuse
Assistant Attorney General Beth Williams segued from one story about a locked phone to an ‘exponential’ rise in pedophilia.
How to Secure Email
There have been several attempts to improve the security and privacy of email. A new academic paper explores why each attempt has struggled to gain acceptance.
Should Telcos Research Quantum Safe Cryptography?
KPN is investing in the development of new cybersecurity technology. That may work for them, but not for every telco.
Understanding Encrypted Traffic
Derek Canfield, TEOCO’s VP of Analytics, argues that customers would be better protected and served if telcos adopt a combination of analytics and DPI to manage encrypted traffic.
Juniper Pulls Suspected NSA Firewall Backdoor
The NetScreen line of firewalls had been compromised by unauthorized code, and was subject to a weakness relating to the random numbers used for encryption.
The Codebreaker’s Christmas Puzzle
Wannabe spies will enjoy GCHQ’s cryptographic twist on seasonal greetings.