July 08, 2020

Kinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer

Critics say the amended bill that's headed for a full Senate hearing still threatens encryption, albeit less blatantly.

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May 27, 2020

Google may soon add end-to-end encryption for RCS

The dogfood version of the recently updated app shows multiple references to encryption for RCS, the feature-rich successor to SMS messaging.

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April 15, 2020

Signal: We’ll be eaten alive by EARN IT Act’s anti-encryption wolves

The Big Bad Wolves haven't blown the house down but did come up with a way to "hold the three little pigs responsible for being delicious," Signal said.

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March 13, 2020

EARN IT Act threatens end-to-end encryption

The bill, which would undercut Section 230 protections for online publishing, presents itself as a way to stop online child abuse.

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October 31, 2019

WhatsApp sues spyware maker for allegedly hacking phones worldwide

WhatsApp has publicly attributed the attack on its users in May 2019 to the Israeli spyware makers, NSO Group.

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October 07, 2019

Facebook urged by governments to halt end-to-end encryption plans

The US, UK and Australian governments last week officially urged Facebook to halt its plans for end-to-end encryption.

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August 01, 2019

Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging

The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.

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May 03, 2019

Criminals are hiding in Telegram – but backdoors are not the answer

When it comes to an easy life, the criminals behind the fearful Anubis banking malware have become big fans of Twitter and, increasingly, the secure messaging of Telegram.

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January 29, 2019

Facebook to tie together WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger

Should we cheer for WhatsApp-esque, end-to-end encryption everywhere, or tremble at creeping Facebookism?

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