Joseph Menn
Recent articles by Joseph Menn
Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources
Reversal on iCloud came two years ago, six sources told Reuters.
Jan 22 2020 6:54AM
Internet nonprofit leaders fight deal to sell control of .org domain
Could land in hands of a commercial owner.
Jan 8 2020 11:40AM
Google fires fifth activist employee in three weeks; complaint filed
Security engineer deleted after using internal system to remind colleagues of their right to take collective action.
Dec 18 2019 6:44AM
Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections
Puts off plans to condemn spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies.
Nov 28 2019 7:02AM
Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say
Could provide cover for more countries to pass laws barring unbreakable encryption.
Nov 19 2019 6:55AM
Facebook will widen access to encryption feature, test safety measures
Moves ahead with controversial security plan regulators and government warn aids criminals.
Nov 6 2019 1:23PM
Chinese hackers who pursued Uighurs also targeted Tibetans: researchers
Also used a previously unknown iPhone security flaw.
Sep 25 2019 1:00PM
Apple offers record 'bounty' to researchers who find iPhone security flaws
Up to $1 million to detect flaws amid concern about governments breaking into the mobile devices of dissidents, journalists and human rights advocates.
Aug 9 2019 6:55AM
High-security locks for government, ATMs hacked by researcher
Electronic locks cracked by monitoring their power at Def Con.
Aug 7 2019 6:58AM
Cisco whistleblower gets first False Claims payout over cyber security
Over claims video surveillance software sold despite known vulnerabilities.
Aug 1 2019 1:05PM
Russian defence contractor developing smartphone spyware
Malware aimed at Android devices.
Jul 25 2019 11:22AM
Technology campaigners offer plan to fight 'human downgrading'
Companies told to connect, not exploit people.
Apr 24 2019 12:26PM
Super Micro says review found no malicious chips in motherboards
External investigations.
Dec 12 2018 6:52AM
China-based campaign hit satellite controls: Symantec
Sat control machines infected.
Jun 20 2018 6:26AM
Uber hacker is a 20 yr-old Florida man
Paid to keep quiet in bug bounty.
Dec 7 2017 3:19PM
Microsoft's bug database was hacked in 2013
By Morpho cyber espionage gang.
Oct 18 2017 7:50AM
SEC hackers saw real financial data used in tests
Companies meant to be using dummy data.
Sep 26 2017 11:24AM
NSA backs down in encryption row
After pressure from distrustful US allies.
Sep 21 2017 5:32PM
Symantec attributes cyber attacks to leaked CIA hacking tools
Longhorn is a "sophisticated cyber espionage group".
Apr 11 2017 6:46AM
Cisco's scramble exposes uncomfortable truths about US cyber defence
Too much focus on offense?
Mar 30 2017 10:36AM
