Electronics Software Researchers demo decades-old backdoors in encrypted radio systems used by police Vendors have known of these vulnerabilities since the 90s but never said a word By Cal Jeffrey, July 25, 2023, 2:39 PM
Security Barracuda Networks has disclosed that hackers have been actively exploiting a severe zero-day for 8 months Bad actors created backdoors into an undisclosed number of networks By Cal Jeffrey, May 31, 2023, 4:16 PM
Apple Security Apple feature designed to protect children by scanning images kicks up controversy This might get sticky where the Fourth Amendment is concerned By Cal Jeffrey, August 10, 2021, 3:28 PM 47 comments
Security Australian government looks to force tech companies decrypt customer data Less of a 'backdoor,' and more of a 'side gate' By Cal Jeffrey, August 14, 2018, 1:07 PM
News Around the Web AI Weekend tech reading: The AI takeover myth, $89 ARM-powered Pinebook ships By Matthew DeCarlo, April 30, 2017, 9:23 AM
Security Software Russia looking to make backdoors mandatory in all encrypted messaging apps By Rob Thubron, June 21, 2016, 8:30 AM 10 comments
Security Coalition of top US tech firms rejects calls for weakened encryption in wake of Paris attacks By Rob Thubron, November 20, 2015, 3:15 PM 8 comments
Microsoft Security Microsoft opens "Transparency Center" to let EU governments check its source code for backdoors By Jose Vilches, June 8, 2015, 10:30 AM
Industry Security Major tech firms urge Obama to prevent encryption backdoors By Shawn Knight, May 19, 2015, 1:45 PM 9 comments