July 3, 2024 at 06:53AM Proton unveiled ‘Docs in Proton Drive,’ an encrypted web-based document collaboration tool. The Swiss company, known for privacy-focused services, including Proton VPN and Proton Mail, transitioned to a non-profit organization. Proton Docs offers end-to-end encryption, secure image embedding, open-source code, and real-time collaboration. It integrates seamlessly with other Proton products, … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 06:28PM The EU Council is set to vote on a proposal to prevent online dissemination of child sexual abuse material, requiring internet providers to scan digital communication for illegal content. This includes client-side scanning on users’ devices. Companies like Signal and Threema oppose the plan, citing risks to encryption, privacy, and … Read more
May 14, 2024 at 10:41AM Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized Signal, claiming it has ties to US government and lacks security. He referred to a City Journal report detailing Signal’s origins and its connections to the US government. However, there is no evidence to support his claims. Durov’s statements may be influenced by Telegram’s financial … Read more
May 5, 2024 at 09:34AM The director of Internet Society, Robin Wilton, argues that strong end-to-end encryption does not impede law enforcement efforts and that claims made by Europol lack evidence. Wilton also dismisses UK’s Online Safety Act as a futile fight for law enforcement, emphasizing the necessity of encryption in today’s connected world. Key … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 03:51PM Senator Ron Wyden proposed the Secure and Interoperable Government Collaboration Technology Act, aiming to ensure collaboration software used by federal agencies work together with end-to-end encryption. The legislation involves defining technology standards, mandating interoperability, and emphasizing cybersecurity. Despite potential opposition, the bill has received support from digital rights and privacy … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 06:34AM European Police Chiefs are concerned that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) hinders collaboration between law enforcement and tech companies, impacting public safety on social media platforms. They urge urgent action to address the “going dark” problem and highlight the need for tech industry’s social responsibility. Meanwhile, Meta has incorporated measures to combat … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 12:37PM Europol has urged an end to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) implementation, citing concerns about hampering police investigations. The joint declaration of European police chiefs emphasizes the need for lawful access to private messages and criticizes E2EE for hindering the prevention of crimes like terrorism, child abuse, and drug smuggling. Europol’s stance … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 05:28PM Tuta Mail introduced TutaCrypt, a novel post-quantum encryption protocol to safeguard communications from anticipated decryption attacks. This open-source email service, with ten million users, is based in Germany and involved in developing secure cloud storage and file-sharing solutions for the government. TutaCrypt combines quantum-safe algorithms with traditional ones to ensure … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 05:04PM Nevada AG Ford’s law firm requested a TRO to prevent minors from accessing encrypted communication in Meta’s Messenger app. This follows civil lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing tactics targeting young users. The TRO claim argues that end-to-end encryption hinders law enforcement and poses risks to children, while experts and scholars express … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 09:45AM Apple introduced PQ3, a post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage. This protocol aims to provide enhanced protection against future quantum computing attacks through end-to-end encryption and advanced key establishment. PQ3 will be integrated into upcoming Apple OS releases and is designed to combat potential “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” threats. From the … Read more