Update on Apple vs the FBI
We wrote recently that Apple has refused the FBI's request to create a new version of the iPhone's operating system.
Security
Critical DNS security flaw found
A nasty bug has been found in the software that translates Internet computer names (hostnames) into numerical addresses that computers on a network can use (IP addresses).
Update on proposed UK "snooper's charter"
Last year we looked at the United Kingdom’s draft Investigatory Powers Bill (known as the snooper's charter"), and criticized the requirement for vendors to install "back doors" into their software
The downside of anonymity and privacy
We've written numerous posts that emphasise the importance of being able to maintain our privacy on the Internet, particularly when it comes to government attempts to mandate "backdoors" into encryption products.
France says no to encryption backdoors
France has joined the Netherlands in rejecting mandatory encryption backdoors in software products. We recently examined the UK's draft "snoopers charter" that includes this as a requirement.
Windows 10 and disk encryption
Hard disk encryption prevents access to your confidential files if your PC or laptop is stolen.
Former NSA officials back strong encryption
Some former NSA and CIA officials have recently made some good points about why use of strong encryption should not be curtailed or crippled.
Massive VTech hack
VTech is a Chinese company, and in November, VTech's servers were hacked and the personal data of almost 5 million customers was stolen.
Does your browser support SHA-2 certificates?
We recently blogged about how the SHA-1 hash algorithm is now considered to be broken.
Global tech giants back encryption
FBI director James B. Comey has for some time been a critic of encryption technologies, arguing that challenges for his agency are growing as groups they are monitoring "go dark"