Apple was quick to allay user concerns this weekend after someone spotted that it was working with Chinese company Tencent to check its users’ website requests for malicious URLs.
Tag Archives: Cryptography
Facebook urged by governments to halt end-to-end encryption plans
The US, UK and Australian governments last week officially urged Facebook to halt its plans for end-to-end encryption.
Telegram fixes ‘unsend message’ bug that held on to your pictures
A security researcher uncovered a flaw in Telegram’s ‘unsend message’ feature.
XKCD forums breached
How did the Correct Horse Battery get Stapled?
4 ‘despicables’ jailed for running hidden worldwide child abuse forums
So much for trusting the Tor network to hide their tracks.
Parents, it’s time to delete Pet Chat from your child’s LeapPad
LeapFrog has done lots to fix the security of the LeapPad. Now all that’s left is for parents to scrape Pet Chat off of older tablets.
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.
Asian consortium plans blockchain-based mobile ID system
A group of Asian companies want to create a blockchain-based service to turn your phone into a mobile ID system.
Why are they “smart” locks if more money buys you less security?
Smart locks are cool and useful – but they are also a great reminder that cybersecurity is all about value, not cost.
Facebook should put a stop to Libra for now, says Congress
Could Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency undermine the security of the global financial ecosystem?