November 22, 2021

Don’t fear the Wi-Fi

The use of Wi-Fi may be safer than you think

Security Operations

November 22, 2021

The state of World Wide Web security in 2021

Web security has been a problem since day one. It’s much safer now but is it safe enough?

Security Operations

May 18, 2020

Senate renews warrantless collection of web histories

The government can keep on surveilling your online life without a warrant. An amendment to ban it failed by just one vote.

Naked Security

May 22, 2020

Signal secure messaging can now identify you without a phone number

Signal decouples its secure messaging service from your phone number - a bit.

Naked Security

September 19, 2019

US files suit against Snowden to keep book profits out of his hands

The government, alleging that Snowden violated NDAs with the CIA and NSA, isn't looking to stop the book's publication or distribution.

Naked Security

August 18, 2020

US liquor giant hit by ransomware – what the rest of us can do to help

If blackmailers dump data stolen from a company that refused to pay - don't even peek at the data, Reward the refusal...

Naked Security

February 26, 2020

Switch to Signal for encrypted messaging, EC tells staff

Formerly preferred diplomatic app WhatsApp apparently isn't up to snuff.

Naked Security

November 27, 2019

EU raises eyebrows at possible US encryption ban

EU officials have warned that they may not take kindly to a US encryption ban or insertion of crypto backdoor technology.

Naked Security

April 26, 2019

NSA asks to end mass phone surveillance

The NSA has asked the White House to end its mass phone surveillance program because the work involved outweighs its intelligence value.

Naked Security