encryption

Salesforce Enhances Shield Security With BYOK for Regulated Industries

The update to Salesforce Shield provides a set of integrated security services that lets companies use their own encryption keys…

8 years ago

Facebook Messenger Tests End-to-End Encryption

Playing catch up? Facebook tests encrypted "secret conversations" after last month's security scare concerning chats

8 years ago

Government To Require HTTPS For Online Services

A new government policy requires the use of web encryption and anti-phishing email policies

8 years ago

Apple Cranks iOS Encryption In Face Of FBI Flak

All iOS applications will be required to use Secure HTTP by the end of this year, with a few exceptions

8 years ago

10 Of The Best VPN Apps

Get the low-down on the fight back against cyber criminals with our look at the best VPN apps

8 years ago

Apple Hires Cryptography Expert Amid Encryption Debate

Jon Callas heads back to Apple to help develop security technologies for more secure devices

8 years ago

Apple Boss Tim Cook Set To Visit China

Apple CEO set to meet Chinese government officials amid concern over the company's Far East prospects, report claims

9 years ago

Ransomware Promises Donation To Children’s Charity

How low can they go? New ransomware scam promises kid charity donation AND tech support for three years

9 years ago

OpenSSL Patched After Being Hit By Two ‘Severe’ Flaws

The bugs could help attackers steal login data or take control of servers

9 years ago

Google Encrypts All Blogspot Domains With HTTPS

Google switches on Blogspot HTTPS by default, allowing admins and users an opportunity to encrypt their traffic

9 years ago

Ransomware Makes Up Quarter Of UK Malware Attacks, Warns ESET

Britain continues to be ransomware epicentre, as ESET researchers warn of a sudden spike in attacks

9 years ago

US Investigators Drop Apple Challenge In Second Case

Department of Justice withdrew its appeal after being given the access code to unlock the device

9 years ago

Dutch Police Shut Down ‘Criminal’ BlackBerry Network

The network's owner has been arrested on suspicion of supporting organised crime

9 years ago

Blackberry CEO John Chen: We Did Nothing Wrong In Helping Canadian Police

BlackBerry CEO calls Canadian police deal an "old story" and says it is right to comply with legal government requests

9 years ago

FBI Hacked Encryption 13 Years Before iPhone Case

FBI asked judge to help install covert encryption-breaking software in 2003

9 years ago

WordPress.com Rolling Out Free HTTPS Encryption

All custom domains hosted by WordPress.com are to receive the free security upgrade

9 years ago

FBI Admits Unlocking Method Is Useless On Current iPhones

Only older iPhone models can be unlocked using current methods, FBI says, as debate rumbles on

9 years ago

White House Refuses To Support Draft Encryption Bill

Obama refuses to enter debate surrounding controversial draft bill, that will require tech firms to help crack encryption

9 years ago

WhatsApp Switches On Full End-To-End Encryption For All Users

Update to WhatsApp should protect users from government snooping and cybercriminals

9 years ago

FBI Offers To Crack More iPhones For US Local Authorities

The mystery technique used to crack Syed Farook's iPhone is expected to be patched before long

9 years ago

FBI ‘Independently Cracks’ iPhone And Drops Case Against Apple

FBI announces it has accessed the locked iPhone belonging to the San Bernardino shooter, claiming it "no longer requires the…

9 years ago

Israeli Firm Cellebrite To Help FBI Crack Encrypted iPhone – Report

The "third party" to help FBI crack the San Bernardino iPhone is reportedly Israeli forensic specialist Cellebrite

9 years ago

FBI Finds ‘Third Party’ Method Of Unlocking Terrorist’s Encrypted iPhone

Apple hearing suspended after government files motion claiming a third party method of getting into the San Bernardino's iPhone has…

9 years ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook: We Have A Responsibility To Fight For Privacy

Tim Cook thanks the public and other tech firms for their support in battle against the FBI over iPhone encryption

9 years ago

Steve Wozniak Criticises Apple For Becoming A ‘Jewellery’ Producer

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hits out at Watch device, but backs Tim Cook for FBI refusal

9 years ago

Only Two Percent Of Android Phones Are Encrypted

However nearly all iPhones have their data protected, raising further debates over privacy issues

9 years ago

Obama Makes Case For Mobile Device ‘Back Door’

Governments must have access to encrypted devices in order to enforce basic security and tax laws, Obama says

9 years ago

Skype Founder Touts Ultra Secure Messaging App Wire

For when you absolutely, positively, don't want the NSA snooping on your communications

9 years ago

Draft Bill To Penalise Tech Firms For Refusing Encryption Order

US senators close to finalising draft bill that will penalise tech firms who refuse court orders over encrypted data

9 years ago

GCHQ Director: Tech Companies ‘Routinely’ Help Law Enforcement

Security services don't need a master pass-key for all encrypted communications, but IT companies should do their bit, argues GCHQ's…

9 years ago