encryption

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
Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

And why the new laws are unlikely to make a difference.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 3:45PM Security
Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Legal powers to force assistance where necessary.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 9:17AM Security
Turnbull handballs encryption problem to tech companies

Turnbull handballs encryption problem to tech companies

'The ball is in your court'.
Allie Coyne Jul 11 2017 10:31AM Security
Some WA agencies still floored by simple infosec

Some WA agencies still floored by simple infosec

Poor passwords, patching, and plain text.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2017 2:25PM Security
Australia pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encryption

Australia pushes ahead with plans to pressure tech firms on encryption

Claims it's not asking for backdoors.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2017 3:44PM Security
Labor is likely to support Turnbull's encryption fight

Labor is likely to support Turnbull's encryption fight

Terrorists must have 'no place to hide'.
Allie Coyne Jun 13 2017 12:35PM Security
Turnbull govt wants to force companies to break encryption

Turnbull govt wants to force companies to break encryption

Will discuss plan with Five Eyes partners.
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2017 10:00AM Security
Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Telcos continue to push for changes to law.
Allie Coyne Mar 29 2017 2:51PM Telco/ISP
Thousands of bogus certs issued after GoDaddy bug blunder

Thousands of bogus certs issued after GoDaddy bug blunder

Flaw unnoticed since July last year.
Juha Saarinen Jan 12 2017 9:52AM Security
'Press enter key' exploit defeats Linux encryption

'Press enter key' exploit defeats Linux encryption

Vulnerability allows for data exfiltration.
Juha Saarinen Nov 16 2016 5:59AM Security
Tech firms ask Trump to support encryption, ease regulations

Tech firms ask Trump to support encryption, ease regulations

In attempt to repair damaged relationship.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2016 3:38PM Security
Brandis says white hats will be exempt from data law changes

Brandis says white hats will be exempt from data law changes

Criminal offences won't apply to researchers.
Allie Coyne Sep 29 2016 5:31PM Security
Health pulls Medicare dataset after breach of doctor details

Health pulls Medicare dataset after breach of doctor details

[Updated] Researchers say govt encryption was poor.
Paris Cowan Sep 29 2016 11:27AM Security
OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

OTT players face telco-like regulation in EU

May threaten end-to-end encryption of services.
Julia Fioretti Aug 16 2016 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Govt releases billion-line 'de-identified' health dataset

Medicare claims dating back to 1984 available online.
Paris Cowan Aug 15 2016 12:26PM Security
Google Cloud to allow customer crypto keys

Google Cloud to allow customer crypto keys

Gives users full control over storage data scrambling.
Juha Saarinen Aug 2 2016 8:10AM Security
ABS forced to defend Census website security

ABS forced to defend Census website security

Insecure encryption raises eyebrows.
Allie Coyne Aug 1 2016 2:43PM Security
Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Facebook trials end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Users opt-in for added privacy.
Staff Writers Jul 11 2016 11:57AM Security

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