Russia’s state communications regulator announced on Thursday that it has blocked Apple’s FaceTime video-calling service, citing its alleged…
Tag: end-to-end encryption
Apple and Google to support end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android
On March 14, 2025, the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators worldwide, officially unveiled RCS Universal Profile 3.0…
President Trump calls on Apple to decrypt iPhones of would-be assassins
Former U.S. President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called on Apple to aid federal investigators in…
Both Europe and Australia back down on ‘CSAM’ scanning that would kill encryption
Both the EU and Australia have backed down on proposals to force tech companies to implement CSAM scanning within messaging apps…
Four U.S. lawmakers think Apple blocking Beeper Mini’s hack is ‘potentially anticompetitive conduct’
A few days after the Beeper Mini app launched a way for users to send blue-bubble iMessages directly from their Android iPhone knockoffs…
Apple confirms it blocked Beeper Mini from its iMessage service citing security risks
A few days after the Beeper Mini app launched a way for users to send blue-bubble iMessages directly from their Android iPhone knockoffs…
Study: 2.6 billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years; end‑to‑end encryption is essential
An independent study conducted by MIT professor Dr. Stuart Madnick found clear and compelling proof that data breaches have become widespread…
Apple: We’d pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK rather than destroy end-to-end encryption if controversial law passes
Apple says it would pull services such as iMessage and FaceTime from the UK rather than obliterate customers’ security and privacy if new…
Apple opposes UK bill that could mandate backdoor scanning in iMessage
Apple is the Online Safety Bill as it could be used to force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal and other to scan;
Apple launches major security updates around the world
Apple has launched its recent major security updates around the world. The three new tools protect users’ data while it is being stored…
Zoom to pay $85 million to users over lying about end-to-end video call encryption
Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million to settle claims that it lied about offering end-to-end encryption and gave user data to Facebook, Google…
Caution: Zoom video calls are not end-to-end encrypted
As millions attempt to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, some companies are using Zoom software, but it lacks end-to-end encryption …
U.S. lawmakers’ ‘EARN IT Act’ threatens end-to-end encryption
U.S. legislation – the “EARN IT Act” – will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies’ ability to offer end-to-end encryption…
Senator Lindsey Graham’s encryption bill could expose Apple to lawsuits
Lindsey Graham’s encryption attack masquerading as a “child protection” bill could threaten Apple’s use of encryption and a liability exemption they prize…
Apple killed iCloud encryption after FBI complained
After the FBI complained that the move would harm investigations, Apple killed iCloud encryption that would have allowed users to fully encrypt backups…
Telegram iOS app removed from App Store last week due to child pornography
We now have the answer for why the popular messaging app Telegram was pulled from the App Store last week…
