encryption

Australia's encryption-busting bill also after PINs, passwords

Australia's encryption-busting bill also after PINs, passwords

Home Affairs proposes simpler mechanism to get at data.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2018 11:09AM Security
Apple says decryption should 'alarm every Australian'

Apple says decryption should 'alarm every Australian'

The security weaknesses and spying it could be forced to do.
Ry Crozier Oct 13 2018 10:49PM Cloud
MIT 'net policy wonks say decryption bill is unworkable

MIT 'net policy wonks say decryption bill is unworkable

Disputes feasibility of encryption access without security risks.
Justin Hendry Oct 12 2018 9:50AM Security
Home Affairs says crypto-busting preferable to buying greyhat cracks

Home Affairs says crypto-busting preferable to buying greyhat cracks

Puts rules around use of encryption keys, judicial review.
Ry Crozier Oct 11 2018 9:26PM Security
Salesforce, Kaspersky mobilise against Australia's decryption bill

Salesforce, Kaspersky mobilise against Australia's decryption bill

Fear it will undermine trust in products.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2018 11:38AM Cloud
Australia's intelligence overseer frets decryption abuse

Australia's intelligence overseer frets decryption abuse

Powerful immunities, negotiable backdoors.
Ry Crozier Oct 10 2018 11:13AM Security
Australia setting itself up as Five Eyes' weakest link

Australia setting itself up as Five Eyes' weakest link

Law Council worries we could become "funnel" for allies' data requests.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2018 9:52AM Security
Telstra frets network breakage, trust breaches from decryption laws

Telstra frets network breakage, trust breaches from decryption laws

Lays out list of security concerns.
Ry Crozier Sep 22 2018 11:00AM Networking
Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

New safeguard inserted to prevent 'systemic weaknesses'.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2018 9:27AM Security
Decryption laws enter parliament

Decryption laws enter parliament

Less than two weeks after public consultation closes.
Justin Hendry Sep 20 2018 10:07PM Security
Govt's decryption bill can only lead to 'systemic weaknesses'

Govt's decryption bill can only lead to 'systemic weaknesses'

As more governments try to copy Australia, say cryptographic experts.
Ry Crozier Sep 11 2018 4:38PM Security
States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

Ignoring duty to protect freedom of expression and privacy.
Tom Miles Sep 11 2018 6:43AM Security
Five-Eyes nations to force encryption backdoors

Five-Eyes nations to force encryption backdoors

Tech companies get Faustian interception choice.
Juha Saarinen Sep 3 2018 6:59AM Security
Govt finally reveals how it plans to target encryption

Govt finally reveals how it plans to target encryption

Will involve weakening the security of services.
Ry Crozier Aug 14 2018 8:10AM Security
Dropbox scares users by shrinking syncing options

Dropbox scares users by shrinking syncing options

Dirty over loss of encryption option and shrinking filesystem options.
Simon Sharwood Aug 14 2018 6:30AM Cloud
Decryption laws edge closer to reality

Decryption laws edge closer to reality

Bill to be introduced before year-end.
Justin Hendry Aug 9 2018 4:00PM Strategy
French govt builds its own encrypted messenger

French govt builds its own encrypted messenger

To reduce risk of data breach.
Mathieu Rosemain Apr 17 2018 6:28AM Security
Aussie feds help nab alleged supplier of encrypted phones to crims

Aussie feds help nab alleged supplier of encrypted phones to crims

Phantom Secure CEO among charged.
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2018 10:30AM Security
US deputy A-G calls for "responsible encryption"

US deputy A-G calls for "responsible encryption"

Argues it would "not amount to backdoors".
Juha Saarinen Oct 13 2017 11:41AM Security
NSA backs down in encryption row

NSA backs down in encryption row

After pressure from distrustful US allies.
Joseph Menn Sep 21 2017 5:32PM Security

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