encryption

Govt, AFP use AN0M bust to push for new range of powers

Govt, AFP use AN0M bust to push for new range of powers

Want to target bigger messaging services, 'criminal marketplaces'.
Ry Crozier Jun 8 2021 2:47PM Cloud
AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

Provided intelligence for three years.
Juha Saarinen Jun 8 2021 10:55AM Security
Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

‘No legitimate reason’ for everyday public use.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 11:40AM Security
Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Numerous vulnerabilities allow code execution.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2021 11:00AM Security
Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

NSW Police issued seven technical assistance requests.
Justin Hendry Mar 19 2021 4:09PM Security
Zoom to preview free end-to-end encryption for meetings

Zoom to preview free end-to-end encryption for meetings

Better security, but some features will be disabled.
Juha Saarinen Oct 15 2020 12:30PM Security
India and Japan join Five-Eyes push to break end-to-end encryption

India and Japan join Five-Eyes push to break end-to-end encryption

Public safety concerns mooted.
Juha Saarinen Oct 12 2020 11:31AM Security
NSW Police tests technical assistance request on 'overseas provider'

NSW Police tests technical assistance request on 'overseas provider'

Australian laws void disclosure to account holder.
Ry Crozier Sep 18 2020 6:35AM Security
AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

But all were cooperative requests.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2020 3:50PM Security
Australia's anti-encryption laws need judicial oversight: INSLM

Australia's anti-encryption laws need judicial oversight: INSLM

Long awaited 316-page review published.
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2020 4:48PM Security
US senators moot awards for encryption breaking tech

US senators moot awards for encryption breaking tech

Prize carrot to go with the warrant stick.
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2020 11:00AM Security
Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

In exchange for additional information about them.
Staff Writer Jun 18 2020 6:16AM Security
US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

2015 incident seen as key evidentiary point.
Joseph Menn Jun 11 2020 6:11AM Networking
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Justin Hendry Jun 9 2020 12:56PM Strategy
Zoom buys Keybase to help it build end-to-end encryption

Zoom buys Keybase to help it build end-to-end encryption

As it tries to quash security criticism of its platform.
Supantha Mukherjee May 8 2020 5:40AM Security
Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release

Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release

Despite previous assurances by government services minister Stuart Robert.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 21 2020 1:58PM Security
ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

Complains encryption damages 90 percent of priority cases, and cites growing Nazi threat.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 25 2020 12:08AM Networking
Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill

Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill

"Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act".
Nandita Bose Feb 24 2020 6:45AM Networking
Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws

Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws

At least 18 requests issued to service providers in last six months.
Justin Hendry Jan 28 2020 11:20PM Security
Indian panel wants encryption broken in fight against child abuse content

Indian panel wants encryption broken in fight against child abuse content

"A challenge to our collective conscience."
Aditya Kalra and Devjyot Ghoshal Jan 28 2020 6:57AM Security

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