Encrypted messaging service eavesdropped on by police, users arrested

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Law enforcement eavesdropped on encrypted messaging service Exclu for five months before pulling the plug on it.

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Apple announces 3 new security features

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Apple has announced three new security features that will help protect logins, iMessage conversations, and data snyced by iCloud.

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How the FBI quietly added itself to criminals’ instant message conversations

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:27:14 +0000

Researchers have given the world a glimpse of how the FBI’s An0m devices were able to eavesdrop on criminals.

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EARN IT Act threatens end-to-end encryption

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:12:27 +0000

The bill, which would undercut Section 230 protections for online publishing, presents itself as a way to stop online child abuse.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/SqOImXCXz8A” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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WhatsApp sues spyware maker for allegedly hacking phones worldwide

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:32:02 +0000

WhatsApp has publicly attributed the attack on its users in May 2019 to the Israeli spyware makers, NSO Group.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/rTg4uWB-Hmg” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Why all organizations must better protect sensitive data

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:30:04 +0000

The truth is that companies, businesses, and organizations have an obligation to the data that belongs to their employees, users, and customers. For some organizations, that obligation is a matter of real, physical safety.

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Facebook urged by governments to halt end-to-end encryption plans

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:31:35 +0000

The US, UK and Australian governments last week officially urged Facebook to halt its plans for end-to-end encryption.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/K9Rl32jdNKE” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Data and device security for domestic abuse survivors

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:33:22 +0000

Many domestic abuse survivors need help before stalkerware strikes. Here, we give basic advice on device security and protecting sensitive data.

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Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:39:54 +0000

The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/OwcXC3l1bLY” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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How to securely send your personal information

Credit to Author: Seth Rosenblatt| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

On its own, email is not safe for sending credit card or passport numbers. Here’s how to securely send personal information over the Internet.

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