Tag: encryption
The Privacy Risk with Satellite Backhaul
When GEO satellite internal link encryption is considered a non-priority, your information might just get broadcasted continent-wide, for anyone to intercept and see.
French Government Switches to Secure National Instant Messaging Platform
A circular dated July 25 wants French public servants to make more use of Tchap from September 1.
Iran Accuses WhatsApp of Spying for Israel; Tells Phone Users to Delete the App
WhatsApp rejects the claim.
How the CIA Uses YouTube and TOR to Recruit Spies
We are living through an era of moral ambiguity over what can be said secretly and what can be said openly.
European Free-Loading Is ‘Pathetic’: Trump’s Team Accidentally Adds Journalist to National Security Chat
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he 'hated' the need to pay for Europe's security in a Signal chat that discussed military operations.
Secret Government Order Gives UK Power to Spy on Encrypted Data of All Apple Users Globally
The British government has found a way to provoke the ire of most American politicians whilst handing a public relations victory to every tyrant on the planet.
5G Standalone Will Reduce the Security of Roaming
Whilst 5G SA offers more secure roaming in theory, the operational compromises required in practice leaves it less secure than 2G, 3G or 4G roaming.
Preparations for Quantum Hacking Accelerate
Some warn a 'quantum apocalypse' will occur when scientific breakthroughs permit the creation of computers that can rapidly crack encryption codes vital for modern comms and payments.
Android to Stop Man-in-the-Middle Attacks by Letting Enterprise Users Disable 2G Downgrades
Spies and scammers connect to phones and push them on to 2G connections to work around the security built into newer networks.
68 Academics Defend End-to-End Encryption in Broadside Against New UK Law
The privacy and cybersec experts were technically correct but ignored the key issue at the heart of the UK's Online Safety Bill.
Police Got Crime Intel from 115mn Conversations by Infiltrating EncroChat Comms Network
Spying on the encrypted comms allowed police to subsequently seize or freeze almost a billion dollars' worth of cash and bank accounts.
WhatsApp Launches Proxy Support to Combat Internet Shutdowns
The comms platform cited repression in Iran as an example of why they are helping users to remain connected.
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