Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government

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

Apple adds PQ3 quantum-resistant encryption to iMessage

February 24, 2024 at 11:08AM Apple has introduced PQ3, a post-quantum cryptographic protocol, to enhance iMessage’s security against quantum attacks. This new feature aims to safeguard communication privacy by providing protection against quantum computing threats, surpassing other messaging platforms. PQ3 utilizes the Kyber algorithm and implements a periodic rekeying mechanism, setting a new industry standard … Read more

In Other News: National Laboratory Breach, Airplane GPS Attacks, Russia Accuses Allies of Hacking

November 24, 2023 at 06:42AM This week’s cybersecurity roundup includes stories on cyberattacks targeting Russia, a cybersecurity firm COO admitting to hacking hospitals, a hacker breaching hotel networks and faking his own death, a data breach at Idaho National Laboratory, a large phishing campaign distributing malware, GPS attacks against commercial flights, Ukraine firing top cyber … Read more