encryption

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
Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Reversal on iCloud came two years ago, six sources told Reuters.
Joseph Menn Jan 22 2020 6:54AM Strategy
Trump criticises Apple's encryption stance on Pensacola phones

Trump criticises Apple's encryption stance on Pensacola phones

"They will have to step up to the plate and help our great Country, NOW!"
Staff Writer Jan 15 2020 1:33PM Security
Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act

“No issues” that would prevent bilateral agreement.
Justin Hendry Jan 14 2020 12:40PM Security
Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections

Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections

Puts off plans to condemn spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies.
Joseph Menn Nov 28 2019 7:02AM Strategy
IBM criticises Australia's anti-encryption laws

IBM criticises Australia's anti-encryption laws

Over damage to country's cybersecurity standing and investment.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2019 1:39PM Security
Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor

Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor

"Policy has fallen too far behind the pace of technological change".
Justin Hendry Nov 20 2019 1:37PM Strategy
Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

Senate pushes encryption fix for US CLOUD Act fracture

To ensure Australian access to US servers.
Justin Hendry Oct 17 2019 6:10PM Strategy
Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Two years too short for lengthy investigations.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 4:26PM Security
Citing Australia, US Attorney General demands backdoors

Citing Australia, US Attorney General demands backdoors

'It can and must be done' says William Barr.
Simon Sharwood Jul 25 2019 4:15PM Security
Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Anti-encryption laws 'imperil' cross-border data access deal with US

Govt shoots itself in the foot with crypto-busting laws?
Juha Saarinen Jul 17 2019 12:21PM Security
Amazon blasts Australia's "technically flawed" anti-encryption laws

Amazon blasts Australia's "technically flawed" anti-encryption laws

Protections don't go far enough.
Justin Hendry Jul 8 2019 6:08PM Strategy
Vault says anti-encryption laws harming its tech exports

Vault says anti-encryption laws harming its tech exports

Laws motivating data exodus.
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2019 12:01PM Security
Apple, Google, Microsoft tell GCHQ to drop 'ghost' spy protocol

Apple, Google, Microsoft tell GCHQ to drop 'ghost' spy protocol

Violates human rights, privacy and creates dangerous cyber risks.
Juha Saarinen May 31 2019 8:10AM Security
Australia's anti-encryption laws stay unchanged

Australia's anti-encryption laws stay unchanged

As review decides two more reviews are needed pronto.
Ry Crozier Apr 4 2019 6:30AM Security

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