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.
Secure Email Providers Close In Response to US Surveillance
Edward Snowden’s recent revelations about US government surveillance have prompted a lot of speculation about the wider impact on the US communications industry. In short,…
Communications Privacy Also Stops Crime
The launch of the Calyx Institute, driven by American privacy campaigner Nicholas Merrill, has prompted a lot of conversation amongst the talkRA authors. Merrill hopes…
An ISP That Wants Privacy to be a USP
Privacy. I like mine. You may have lost yours already. Once lost, privacy is not something you can easily recover. However, these days people keep…