Inspector General at the Pentagon confirms investigation into the use of Signal app by US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegset
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Signal App In Spotlight Amid Secret Chat Controversy Of US Officials
Messaging app Signal in the headlines after a journalist was invited to a top secret military chat among senior US officials
Telegram Blocked In Two Russian Regions – Report
Russia media report that the Telegram app is blocked in two regions over concerns it “could be used by enemies”
Apple Appeals UK Order For ‘Backdoor’ iCloud Access...
Legal challenge launched by Apple against UK's order for backdoor access to Apple’s end-to-end iCloud encryption product
Apple Withdraws Advanced Data Protection For UK, After Government...
Apple removes advanced data protection tool from the UK, after British government order to provide backdoor encryption access
US Lawmakers Blast UK’s Demand For Encrypted Apple Data
Two US lawmakers urge US national intelligence director to demand UK to back down or face restrictions on intelligence sharing
UK Orders Apple To Provide Access To Encrypted User Data –...
Potential privacy clash, after Apple is reportedly ordered by UK court to provide 'blanket access' to encrypted user data
Age Verification For Porn Websites Needed By July, Ofcom Warns
Ofcom warning. All websites featuring pornographic material must introduce a “robust” age-checking system by July 2025
Western Digital Fined $316m For Infringing Data Security Patent
Court rules storage giant Western Digital must pay $315.7m in damages, after another patent infringement loss
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Businesses no longer want to wait to become victims of an attack or intrusion but are looking for proactive defence models and tools to help them repel attacks and critically recover quickly when an intrusion is successful and breaches their defences.
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 2: The...
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 1: Ghosts in...
Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your digital world with expert discussions, industry insights, and practical tips from leading professionals. Tune in now for a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven security.
Beating the Barbarians in the Cloud
As the cloud continues to be an essential asset for all businesses, developing and maintaining high levels of cybersecurity is essential. As threat actors expand their capabilities and widen their targets, learn how your enterprise can repel these attacks.
Meta Adds Messaging Interoperability For Whatsapp, Messenger
Meta turns on interoperability for Messenger and WhatsApp, to comply with EU digital markets act (DMA), but only if Signal protocol is used
Apple Beefs Up iMessage With Quantum-Proof PQ3 Protocol
Apple says PQ3 is a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol to protect iMessage's end-to-end messaging
Apple Warns UK Against Instituting ‘Secret Veto’ On...
Amendments to Investigatory Powers Act amount to 'secret veto' enabling UK government to block new security features worldwide, Apple argues
China Cracks Apple Encryption, Claims It Can Identify AirDrop Senders
Apple's encryption for AirDrop file-sharing has alleged being cracked, as Chinese authorities claim they can ID senders
Meta Deploys End-To-End Encryption Across Messenger, Facebook
Despite resistance from authorities, Meta begins roll-out of default end-to-end encryption for Messenger, Facebook
Online Safety Act Becomes Law In Blow To Campaigners
Online Safety Act receives Royal Assent, and government claims it will make the UK safest place in the world to be online
UK Online Safety Bill Set To Become Law
Government ignores tech objections, as Online Safety Bill looks set to become UK law after passing both houses of parliament
WhatsApp Boss Denies Chat App Is Exploring Ads
Head of WhatsApp at Meta Platforms firmly denies media report the service is exploring adverts to bolster revenues
Government Abandons Plan To Scan Encrypted Messages
Online Safety Bill climbdown? After tech platforms threaten to quit UK, government abandons plan to scan encrypted messages
Apple Warns Of FaceTime, iMessage Withdrawal In UK Over Act Changes
UK government warned by Apple it will not comply with proposed updates to Investigatory Powers Act, and could withdraw FaceTime, iMessage
Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms
House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media
Apple Objects To Spy Clause In UK Online Safety Bill
Apple adds to criticism of spy powers in Online Safety Bill that could force messaging firms to scan encrypted messages
EncroChat Shutdown Results In Thousands Of Arrests
Europol says 2020 takedown of EncroChat has so far resulted in 6,558 arrests worldwide, including nearly 200 high value targets
Twitter To Launch Encrypted Direct Messaging
Elon Musk reveals Twitter is to launch encrypted direct messages on Wednesday, and voice and video chat are to follow
WhatsApp, Other Messaging Firms Urge Online Safety Bill...
WhatsApp, six other encrypted messaging firms call for 'urgent rethink' of Online Safety Bill that they say woud weaken user security
WhatsApp Will Not Comply With UK Online Safety Bill
WhatApp becomes second major platform to indicate it will not comply with the UK's revised Online Safety Bill
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Ordered Back To Court, After VPN Use
Federal judge unhappy that FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried used virtual private network (VPN) whilst under house arrest