encryption
pqcscan: Open-source post-quantum cryptography scanner
pqcscan is an open-source tool that lets users scan SSH and TLS servers to see which Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms they claim to support. It saves the results in …
What EU’s PQC roadmap means on the ground
In this Help Net Security interview, David Warburton, Director at F5 Labs, discusses how the EU’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) roadmap aligns with global efforts and …
Product showcase: Protect your data with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is a 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted flash drive with a USB-C connector. It is available in storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 512GB …
CURBy: A quantum random number generator you can verify
NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created a public service that delivers random numbers using quantum mechanics. Called the Colorado University Randomness …
Why EU encryption policy needs technical and civil society input
In this Help Net Security interview, Bart Preneel, Full Professor at University of Leuven, unpacks the European Commission’s encryption agenda, urging a balanced, technically …
Google is making sending end-to-end encrypted emails easy
Sending end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails from Gmail enterprise accounts is about to become much easier than it is now, Google has announced on Tuesday. The company will …
Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety
In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. …
ETSI releases security standard for the quantum future
ETSI launched post-quantum security standard to guarantee the protection of critical data and communications in the future. The specification “Efficient Quantum-Safe …
Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK
Advanced Data Protection (ADP) secures iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. This ensures that no one, not even Apple, can access the encrypted data, which remains secure …
How to encrypt and secure sensitive files on macOS
Encrypting files keeps sensitive data like personal details, finances, and passwords safe from attackers by making them unreadable to unauthorized users. Encryption also …
NIST selects HQC as backup algorithm for post-quantum encryption
Last year, NIST standardized a set of encryption algorithms that can keep data secure from a cyberattack by a future quantum computer. Now, NIST has selected a backup …
Why a push for encryption backdoors is a global security risk
Governments in the UK, US, and Europe are pressuring tech companies to weaken encryption in the name of security. The latest push from the UK government demanding Apple create …