Meta is pulling the plug on Instagram's encrypted messages
The company says few people used the feature
Encryption articles
Windows Secure Boot certificates are expiring after more than 15 years
Windows 11 and supported Windows 10 PCs will get updates automatically
Lawsuit alleges Meta can read WhatsApp messages despite encryption
Plaintiffs cite whistleblowers to argue that end-to-end encryption doesn't work as advertised
Ripple effect: Questions about whether WhatsApp's encryption works as Meta describes have taken center stage in a new international lawsuit filed in a US federal court, where plaintiffs allege that Meta misled billions of users about the privacy of their messages.
Microsoft's BitLocker encryption comes with a catch: the keys may be on Microsoft's servers
The software giant surrendered encryption keys to the FBI last year
Logitech's Mac apps broke because their own security certificate expired
LogiBrick: Encryption certificates are an essential component in today's digital infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive data exchanges and software interactions. When one of these certificates fails or expires unexpectedly, widespread disruptions can follow – and users are bound to notice pretty quickly.
PlayStation 5 ROM keys may be out in the wild, opening new possibilities for emulation
What we know so far: Over the past few days, unknown hackers have leaked the security keys Sony uses to safeguard the PlayStation 5's chain of trust. Known as BootROM keys, the data could – at least in theory – dramatically accelerate the PS5 hacking scene, cracking open what has long been a black box of custom hardware logic and tightly controlled encryption methods.
Microsoft wants to fix BitLocker's slowdown with hardware acceleration
Speeding up BitLocker, but only on new hardware
Microsoft will soon deprecate the insecure RC4 encryption algorithm
A much-welcomed security change in Windows, 25 years in the making
Kohler's $600 AI toilet camera sparks major privacy concerns
Dekoda's "end-to-end encryption" is really just standard HTTPS
Android's latest enterprise update shows encrypted work texts aren't as private as they look
Google's update allows employers to read messages on company-owned Android devices
New CISA alert: encryption isn't what's failing on Signal and WhatsApp
State-backed hackers aren't cracking Signal. They're cracking your phone.
Why it matters: Hackers are bypassing encryption used in messenger apps by compromising the phones and convenience features like QR-based sign-ins. The latest campaign targets high-value targets. The attacks have scraped device data, text messages, and even audio recordings. Their techniques require no user interaction and can remain hidden for years.
The Tor project is rebuilding one of the oldest cryptographic algorithms powering the dark web
TL;DR: Although often labeled a "dark web" associated with criminal activity and illicit marketplaces, Tor is an invaluable tool for protecting online privacy. Developers are now working to make the network even more effective at shielding users from cyberattacks.
Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery
Affected users can find recovery keys by logging into Microsoft's website
What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot enter the key, they might lose all the data on the affected device.
Critical vulnerability in AMD Zen 5 CPUs could make encryption keys predictable
AMD is rolling out patches for some affected CPUs
This $800 experiment caught unencrypted calls, texts, and military data from space
Study reveals that half of geostationary satellites transmit private data without encryption
Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you're a Workspace user
Google wants to solve the hassle of exchanging keys for end-to-end encryption comms
Trusted enclaves from Intel and AMD shown vulnerable to physical attacks
Academic teams bypass chip-level enclave protections with low-cost hardware
Slime mold meets encryption in a radical art experiment
SlimeMoldCrypt turns a biological process into a quantum-resistant encryption machine
Encrypted email provider Tuta warns EU privacy is at risk with Chat Control law
"We must sue if Chat Control passes"
Massively popular Android VPN apps are insecure, all secretly tied to one Chinese company
If you don't pay for a product, you definitely are the product
Apple wins fight as as UK abandons Apple iCloud backdoor mandate
"To ensure Americans' private data remains private"
Google says it never received a UK demand for encryption backdoor, unlike Apple
The UK doesn't want Google user's encrypted data, at least not yet
Proton launches Lumo, a privacy-focused AI chatbot
Not the first of its kind, still heavily censored like your average ChatGPT experience
UK wants to drop Apple iCloud backdoor demand over fears of US backlash
Apple refuses to build a backdoor
