The Evolution of Ransomware: How Did We Get Here?
These days, not a month goes by that we hear about a new major ransomware attack. But how did we get to this point where our data and services could be held for ransom?
Encryption articles
Researchers have created a new and potentially dangerous encryption-breaking quantum algorithm
Some cryptography researchers see the claim as misleading, others see it as a potential warning sign
Mark Zuckerberg says iMessage is less secure than WhatsApp
Meta and WhatsApp criticize Apple's backup and cross-platform messaging policies
Best Privacy-First Cloud Storage Services
Most of us have been using cloud storage for years, with plenty of good services out there. But features and free storage comes secondary when you are looking for secure, privacy-first cloud storage.
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 encryption bug that can lead to corrupted data
Only some CPU series were affected
WhatsApp tests feature that hides your "Last Seen" status
The new setting is being rolled out to beta testers
Fastest ransomware found to encrypt 53GB of data in just over four minutes
A sample from the LockBit ransomware family is really quick at locking up files
We Cannot Live Without Cryptography!
The word cryptography evokes images of spies, secret messages and covert agencies. But what is cryptography? Cryptography is the method of scrambling data so that it looks like gibberish to anyone except those who know the trick to decode it.
WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption closes a longstanding security loophole
WhatsApp tightens security, eliminates known cloud backup loophole
Logitech's new Bolt USB dongle boosts the security, reliability and stability of wireless peripherals
A more secure wireless dongle
Facebook is reportedly trying to analyze encrypted data without decrypting it
A very slippery slope
WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups on Android
Just make sure you don't forget your backup password
Ring's end-to-end encryption goes live in the US with other regions to follow
Not even Ring has access to your camera footage with encryption enabled
Amazon gets into secure messaging with Wickr acquisition
Should WhatsApp and Signal be worried?
New report finds early cell phone encryption algorithm was intentionally weakened by design
The organization that designed the algorithm has fessed up
Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption to Android Messages users
Provided they've switched on RCS messaging
The FBI has been operating an encrypted chat platform since 2018 to collect data on criminals
A global sting operation spanning many years
Ring rolled out end-to-end encryption for some of its cameras today
'The feature is launching as a technical preview'
Former Vertu workers are releasing a new handset that costs almost $4,000
Would you pay that much for a 2G/3G phone?
Zoom opens up end-to-end encryption for both free and paid users
There are some caveats though
Zoom will begin rolling out end-to-end encryption next week
General availability is planned for 2021
DoJ and six US allies appeal for backdoors in encrypted services, again
Backdoors at the cost of weakened encryption?
You can now play the Quake arcade game on PC
Someone finally cracked the copy protection
How to Encrypt Files, Folders and Drives on Windows 10
One of the best ways to protect your privacy is to encrypt important information on your computer. Whether you need to send personal information to someone, or simply want to make sure that no one who gets access to your computer can see stuff you would rather keep private, encryption is the way to go.
ProtonMail review: Is secure email really secure?
End-to-end encrypted email service with a free tier