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iOS 14 leaks are more proof that encryption ‘backdoors’ won’t work
The criminal, the terrorist, the bad actor — and they absolutely shouldn’t be given the chance to do so with an encryption backdoor of any sort…
UK’s MI5 chief wants ‘exceptional access’ to encryption
MI5’s director general Andrew Parker has called on technology companies to find a way to allow spy agencies “exceptional access” to encrypted messages…
Apple CEO Cook defends decision to fight DOJ on iPhone ‘backdoor’
Apple CEO Tim Cook again defended the decision not to introduce a so-called “backdoor” to its products that would give law enforcement greater access…
FBI claims it still can’t access data on Pensacola terrorist’s iPhones
The FBI has reconstructed an iPhone belonging to an Islamic terrorist, but still can’t access the encrypted data on the device…
Why Apple is right to oppose an iPhone backdoor for law enforcement
Apple is right to continue opposing an iPhone backdoor for law enforcement. Creating a “backdoor” would undermine cybersecurity and privacy for everyone…
President Trump demands Apple unlock iPhones
Trump demands Apple unlock iPhones – again. U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on Apple’s refusal to unlock iPhones for investigators…
President Trump demands iPhone backdoors, putting all iPhones at risk
President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Apple to unlock two iPhones used by an Islamic terrorist suspect in a shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in December…
FBI successfully unlocks iPhone 11 Pro, so why is it demanding Apple unlock older iPhones?
Senator Ron Wyden’s office has asked the Department of Justice to explain why it is making public demands for backdoors if it has already used the tool to access the newest iPhones…
Steve Bannon warns Apple: President Trump is going to ‘drop the hammer’ on you over unlocking iPhones
Steve Bannon, U.S President Trump’s former chief strategist, says that the president is going to “drop the hammer” on getting Apple to work with authorities…
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin urges Apple to work with law enforcement
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that Apple and other companies should cooperate with U.S. investigators as law enforcement officials continued probing last month’s Islamic terrorist attack…
The FBI doesn’t need Apple to unlock Pensacola terrorist’s iPhones
Forensics firm Cellebrite has released a new update its UFED Physical Analyzer software that could be used to access data on the Pensacola Islamic terrorist’s iPhones…
Apple preps for legal fight with DOJ over encryption
Apple is preparing for a legal battle with the U.S. Justice Department and the Trump administration as the company publicly attempts to defuse the dispute. Apple CEO Tim Cook has assembled a group of top advisers…
As DOJ pressures Apple, researchers say older iPhones are easier to crack
The escalation of a long-running encryption conflict between the Justice Department and Apple Inc. has puzzled security experts who say that new hacking tools have made it possible to gain access to many of the company’s older devices…
Apple privacy executive defends encryption after FBI request
Apple Inc.’s top privacy executive defended the company’s use of encryption after recent clashes with law enforcement and politicians…
FBI seeks Apple’s help unlocking iPhones of suspected Pensacola naval station gunman
The FBI is asking Apple Inc. to help unlock two iPhones that investigators think were owned by Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani…
Exactly how out of it do Joe and Jane Sixpack have to be to trust Google more than Apple with personal data?
According to a survey commissioned by cryptographic solutions vendor nCipher, 89% of respondents agreed that encryption is important….
Inexplicably, Americans trust Google more than Apple to keep their data safe
A new survey suggests that Apple may still have some work to do to gain trust of the hoi polloi…
U.S. Senators threaten Apple and Facebook with mandated encryption backdoors
U.S. senators grilled Apple Inc and Facebook Inc executives over their encryption practices on Tuesday and threatened to regulate the technology unless…
Apple publishes 3 new iPhone ads
Watch Apple’s three newly-published iPhone ad spots: Recycling, iMessage Encryption and App Store Privacy
How Apple’s new ‘Find My’ app in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina works – and works securely
Apple at WWDC unveiled a new “Find My” app, which is available across its Mac and iOS platforms. Find My on iOS replaces Find My Friends and Find My iPhone…
Apple condemns British spy agency group’s proposal to destroy message encryption
Apple, Google, Microsoft and WhatsApp have co-signed an open letter urging the UK government…
FBI Director Christopher Wray continues pushing for encryption back doors
The encryption war is quiet now, but the murky back-and-forth between…
EFF calls on Apple to let users truly encrypt iCloud backups as part of ‘fix it already’ initiative
When data is backed up to iCloud, it’s encrypted so that Apple, and not just the user, can access it…
Cellebrite, the Feds’ favorite iPhone hacking tool, is selling on ebay for $100 – and it’s leaking data
hen eBay merchant Mr. Balaj was looking through a pile of hi-fi junk at an auction in the U.K…
FBI: End-to-end encryption like Apple’s ‘infects’ law enforcement
Nearly three years after the Federal Bureau of Investigation abandoned an effort to force Apple Inc…
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others denounce Australia’s ‘deeply flawed’ anti-encryption law
Apple, Google and Microsoft have denounced the Australian government’s decision to pass an anti-encryption law that…
Backdoors: Australia passes laws allowing spies and police to snoop on encrypted communications
Australia Thursday passed controversial laws allowing spies and police to snoop on the encrypted communications…
Welcome to your new Mac: Living with Apple’s T2 chip
Six months ago, the chances of you getting a new Mac with a T2 chip were slim…
Apple confirms T2 security chip in new Macs prevents some third-party repairs
Apple’s annual October hardware event wrapped late last month with the announcements…
Apple to Australia: This is no time to weaken encryption; access only for ‘good guys’ is a false premise
Apple has filed its formal opposition to a new bill currently being proposed by the Australian government…
Apple urges Australian government not to destroy encryption with ‘backdoors’
Apple has submitted its formal response to a draft bill undergoing debate by the Australian government…
Apple, other tech giants denounce proposed Australian law seeking encryption ‘backdoor’
Four global tech giants – Facebook, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon – will oppose an Australian law…
Australia plans law for tech firms to hand over encrypted private data or face millions in fines, jail time for execs
Australia on Tuesday proposed a new law requiring technology firms…
More proof that iPhone backdoors are a stupid idea: Massive cache of law enforcement personnel data leaks
A data breach at a federally funded active shooter training center has exposed the personal data of thousands of US law enforcement officials…
The NSA’s hidden spy hubs revealed in eight U.S. cities
The secrets are hidden behind fortified walls in cities across the United States, inside towering, windowless skyscrapers and fortress-like concrete structures…
Apple highlights user privacy as Facebook exec steps down
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook takes every opportunity to highlight his company’s commitment to privacy…
The FBI overstated the issue of accessing smartphones
A programming error led the FBI to vastly overstate the number of phones…
This simple back door hack for your Mac is exactly why FileVault should be enabled
If you aren’t using FileVault on your Mac, it’s time to change that right now…
Bipartisan ‘Secure Data Act’ would make it illegal for U.S. government to demand backdoors
A new bill introduced in Congress gets encryption right…
Twitter recommends all users change passwords due to ‘bug’
Twitter has recommended all of its users change their passwords…
Fired FBI director James Comey reveals how Apple’s encryption efforts drove him crazy
Fired FBI director James Comey writes about President Trump while also addressing other aspects of his career…
