December 10, 2024 at 11:16AM Palo Alto startup Wald.ai launched a contextual AI and data loss protection platform, enabling enterprises to safely use AI assistants while automatically redacting sensitive information. Priced at $19.99 per user monthly, the platform is currently utilized in healthcare, finance, and legal sectors, and offers a 14-day free trial. ### Meeting … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 04:39AM Chinese state hackers have deeply infiltrated US telecommunications, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. The lack of end-to-end encryption and inadequate oversight have left telcos vulnerable. Improved regulations and transparency are crucial for enhancing security and addressing the dangers posed by foreign adversaries, but political will is necessary for meaningful change. ### … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 06:02AM NatWest Group has officially banned several messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, on company devices to enhance oversight and protect against regulatory issues. The policy, effective November 6, aims to prevent unrecorded communications. Approved methods include Microsoft Teams and Outlook, aligning with industry practices following regulatory scrutiny. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 06:52PM Apple has launched a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) for public testing of its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system, enhancing security through a $1 million bounty program for vulnerability findings. The source code for key components is available, allowing researchers to analyze and verify PCC’s privacy and security features. ### Meeting … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 03:12AM Cybersecurity researchers identified serious cryptographic vulnerabilities in end-to-end encrypted cloud storage platforms (Sync, pCloud, Icedrive, Seafile, Tresorit) that allow malicious servers to leak sensitive data, tamper with files, and access plaintext. Some providers acknowledged the issues, while Icedrive has not taken corrective action. ### Meeting Takeaways: October 21, 2024 **Topic: … Read more
October 20, 2024 at 12:10PM Research from ETH Zurich highlights vulnerabilities in five end-to-end encrypted cloud storage platforms: Sync, pCloud, Icedrive, Seafile, and Tresorit, affecting over 22 million users. Issues include unauthorized data access and manipulation. Sync acted quickly to address concerns, while other providers have been slower to respond or decline to comment. ### … Read more
September 23, 2024 at 06:13PM In a surprising move, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced a shift in the platform’s stance on disclosing user information to authorities. The updated Terms of Service now allow for the disclosure of IP addresses and phone numbers to relevant authorities for criminal activity cases, a change from previously cooperating with … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 06:09PM Discord has launched the DAVE protocol to secure audio and video calls with end-to-end encryption. Developed with cybersecurity experts, DAVE will protect one-on-one and group calls across various channels. Discord plans to migrate calls to E2EE and make the protocol open-source, emphasizing transparency and security for its 200 million users. … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 01:39AM Telegram CEO Paul Durov broke his silence after his arrest in France, addressing charges of enabling criminal activity on the platform. He criticized the legal approach and emphasized the company’s commitment to user privacy and security. Telegram has updated its FAQ to allow users to report illegal content, but concerns … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 11:54AM Russia’s communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, blocked access to the Signal messaging app due to its violation of Russian legislation aimed at preventing terrorist and extremist use. The move is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and free media following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. YouTube also faced mass outages, with experts … Read more