IoT devices are using weak digital certificates that could expose them to attack, according to a study released over the weekend.
Tag Archives: Encryption
Chrome 79 includes anti-phishing and hacked password protection
Version 79 of Chrome is out, and it promises to do a better job of protecting you against phishing sites and credential stuffing attacks.
EU raises eyebrows at possible US encryption ban
EU officials have warned that they may not take kindly to a US encryption ban or insertion of crypto backdoor technology.
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.
Space agency uses Raspberry Pi to solve satellite encryption puzzle
The European Space Agency thinks it’s found a cheaper way to control a small module – and it’s built around a tiny Raspberry Pi Zero.
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.
WeTransfer sends user file links to wrong people
Popular file transfer service WeTransfer faces embarrassment this week after admitting that it had mailed file links to the wrong users.
Government agencies still send sensitive files via hackable .zips
Senator Ron Wyden has written to NIST asking for guidance and training for government staff in how to share files securely.
Companies will stop storing data in Australia, Microsoft warns
Australia’s controversial anti-encryption laws came under independent scrutiny this week as tech leaders criticized the proposed rules.
BitLocker hacked? Disk encryption – and why you still need it [VIDEO]
Is BitLocker cracked? Is disk encryption still worth it? The answers are “No” and “Yes”, and here’s why.