Brussels promises more police access to encrypted data, but no backdoors
The European Commission insisted that it does not want to weaken encryption as part of its latest push to give […]
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Expanding E-Verify is a Privacy Disaster in the Making
E-Verify is a massive federal data system used to verify the eligibility of job applicants to work in the United […]
JPMorgan Integrates Zcash Privacy Tech Into Quorum Blockchain
The developer of zcash has announced the first integration of its zero-knowledge privacy tech into JPMorgan’s enterprise grade Quorum blockchain. […]
As Telehealth Grows, So Do Privacy, Security Concerns
With telehealth on the cusp of rapid growth, healthcare entities must carefully assess and address critical privacy and security issues, […]
Russia Fines Telegram App Over Encryption-Key Demand
A Russian court has imposed an 800,000 ruble ($14,000) fine on Telegram for refusing to provide the Federal Security Service […]
With blockchain, there’s a lot of hype, but a lot of potential, too
In a packed room Tuesday here at P.S.R. in San Diego, Calif., privacy pros learned about, and discussed, what is […]
WPA2 security flaw puts almost every WiFi device at risk
A security protocol at the heart of most modern Wi-Fi devices, including computers, phones, and routers, has been broken, putting […]
UK says WhatsApp lets paedophiles and gangsters operate beyond the law
Britain said WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption communication services allowed paedophiles and organised crime groups to operate beyond the reach of the […]
Wifi security is vulnerable to hacking, US government warns
WPA2 protocol used by vast majority of wifi connections has been broken by Belgian researchers, highlighting potential for internet traffic […]
Equifax Credit Assistance Site Served Spyware
Big-three consumer credit bureau Equifax says it has removed third-party code from its credit report assistance Web site that prompted […]
Russia’s use of Kaspersky antivirus to spy on the US shows need for encryption
Any technology that allows U.S. agencies to lawfully access data will present an irresistible target for hackers and foreign intelligence […]
OTA releases new multi-industry privacy and security audit
The Online Trust Alliance has released the results of its ninth annual Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll, this year […]