encryption
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The US Has Reportedly Purchased A $15,000 iPhone Encryption Cracking Device
A department of the US State Department dedicated to diplomatic security has reportedly procured a $US15,000, Apple TV-sized device its manufacturers advertise as being able to break iPhone encryption in anywhere from two hours to three days.
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Wickr Just Made It Easier To Keep Snoops Out Of Your Next Conference Call
In July, Wickr announced that its paying users could make encrypted conference calls. For a company prioritising businesses over consumers, this was a crucial development. But it also helped Wickr stand out from other secure messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, which have yet to roll out encrypted group calls. And on Friday, Wickr made…
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Skype And Signal Are Partnering On End-to-End Encryption
While messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Google Allo have all incorporated end-to-end encryption into their products over the last few years, Skype has lagged behind. But that’s changing today – Skype is adding end-to-end encrypted messaging, with the help of Signal.
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DOJ Fires Up New War With Apple Over Encryption
The DOJ and FBI have been in a bit of a cold war with Apple and the tech community ever since the controversy in 2015 over unlocking the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. This week, the war heated up again with the FBI and Apple exchanging words about encryption, and today, the Deputy Attorney General of…