Zoom adds post-quantum end-to-end encryption to video meetings

May 21, 2024 at 09:34AM Zoom has globally launched post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings, with Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms coming soon. The new Kyber768 quantum-resistant encryption ensures data security, making it impervious even to advanced quantum computers. This proactive step addresses concerns about future decryption threats and solidifies user confidence in Zoom’s … Read more

Google Chrome’s new post-quantum cryptography may break TLS connections

April 28, 2024 at 12:03PM Google Chrome 124 introduces quantum-resistant encryption, causing connection issues for some users and impacting servers and firewalls. This hybrid post-quantum TLS key exchange aims to protect against future attacks but can lead to connection drops for web applications and servers. Users can mitigate the issue by disabling the new feature … Read more

French government recommends against using foreign chat apps

December 1, 2023 at 01:18PM French PM Élisabeth Borne recommended government employees switch to the French app Olvid from foreign messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. Olvid offers end-to-end encryption without personal data and has ANSII security certification. The move isn’t a ban but aims to enhance data security within the government. Takeaways from the … Read more