Critics say the amended bill that’s headed for a full Senate hearing still threatens encryption, albeit less blatantly.
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Google may soon add end-to-end encryption for RCS
The dogfood version of the recently updated app shows multiple references to encryption for RCS, the feature-rich successor to SMS messaging.
Signal: We’ll be eaten alive by EARN IT Act’s anti-encryption wolves
The Big Bad Wolves haven’t blown the house down but did come up with a way to “hold the three little pigs responsible for being delicious,” Signal said. This post…
EARN IT Act threatens end-to-end encryption
The bill, which would undercut Section 230 protections for online publishing, presents itself as a way to stop online child abuse. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging
The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
End-to-End Cyber Security for IoT Ecosystems To Protect IoT Devices From Cyber Threats
In the IoT Ecosystem, Not too long ago in history, the idea that people and objects could be inter-connected would be considered absurd. Since the invention of the internet, that…
Criminals are hiding in Telegram – but backdoors are not the answer
When it comes to an easy life, the criminals behind the fearful Anubis banking malware have become big fans of Twitter and, increasingly, the secure messaging of Telegram. This post…
Facebook to tie together WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
Should we cheer for WhatsApp-esque, end-to-end encryption everywhere, or tremble at creeping Facebookism? This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
WhatsApp urges Android users to manually backup their chats
WhatsAppers have until 12 November. That’s when WhatsApp will sweep out dusty old backups that haven’t been updated in more than a year. This post appeared first on Naked Security…
Skype Announced End-to-End Encryption Across all the Platforms
Last January skype announced end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations and now it becomes live for users on Android, iOS, Mac, Linux and Windows desktop platforms. Skype to use the Industry standard…