encryption
Decryption laws enter parliament
Less than two weeks after public consultation closes.
Sep 20 2018 10:07PM
Govt's decryption bill can only lead to 'systemic weaknesses'
As more governments try to copy Australia, say cryptographic experts.
Sep 11 2018 4:38PM
States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert
Ignoring duty to protect freedom of expression and privacy.
Sep 11 2018 6:43AM
Five-Eyes nations to force encryption backdoors
Tech companies get Faustian interception choice.
Sep 3 2018 6:59AM
Govt finally reveals how it plans to target encryption
Will involve weakening the security of services.
Aug 14 2018 8:10AM
Dropbox scares users by shrinking syncing options
Dirty over loss of encryption option and shrinking filesystem options.
Aug 14 2018 6:30AM
Decryption laws edge closer to reality
Bill to be introduced before year-end.
Aug 9 2018 4:00PM
French govt builds its own encrypted messenger
To reduce risk of data breach.
Apr 17 2018 6:28AM
Aussie feds help nab alleged supplier of encrypted phones to crims
Phantom Secure CEO among charged.
Mar 16 2018 10:30AM
US deputy A-G calls for "responsible encryption"
Argues it would "not amount to backdoors".
Oct 13 2017 11:41AM
NSA backs down in encryption row
After pressure from distrustful US allies.
Sep 21 2017 5:32PM
Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown
And why the new laws are unlikely to make a difference.
Jul 14 2017 3:45PM
Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year
Legal powers to force assistance where necessary.
Jul 14 2017 9:17AM
Turnbull handballs encryption problem to tech companies
'The ball is in your court'.
Jul 11 2017 10:31AM
Some WA agencies still floored by simple infosec
Poor passwords, patching, and plain text.
Jun 29 2017 2:25PM
Australia pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encryption
Claims it's not asking for backdoors.
Jun 28 2017 3:44PM
Labor is likely to support Turnbull's encryption fight
Terrorists must have 'no place to hide'.
Jun 13 2017 12:35PM
Turnbull govt wants to force companies to break encryption
Will discuss plan with Five Eyes partners.
Jun 12 2017 10:00AM
Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess
Telcos continue to push for changes to law.
Mar 29 2017 2:51PM
Thousands of bogus certs issued after GoDaddy bug blunder
Flaw unnoticed since July last year.
Jan 12 2017 9:52AM
