encryption
Adobe’s poor password security forces Facebook to block accounts
The recent Guinness-world-record-sized breach at Adobe is poised to cause many problems for the users whose login information was compromised. It wouldn’t be that great …
TrueCrypt to go through a crowdfunded, public security audit
After all the revelations about NSA’s spying efforts, and especially after the disclosure of details about its Bullrun program aimed at subverting encryption standards …
SafeToGo USB 3.0 hardware encrypted flash drive released
Cardwave has partnered with BlockMaster to produce the next generation of highly secure USB 3.0 compliant flash drives. The new device will typically work at 2 to 3 times …
ENISA issues recommendations for securing data using cryptography
ENISA, the European Union’s “cyber security” Agency, launched a report recommending that all authorities should better promote cryptographic measure to …
CoverMe: Private texting, sharing and secure phone calls app
CoverMe, a secure texting, document sharing and phone call app, launched today after a beta period. Features include: Make free secure phone calls Send self-destructing …
Lavabit and Silent Circle to create email impervious to snooping
The founders of recently shut down encrypted email service Lavabit and encrypted communications firm Silent Circle have announced the creation of the Dark Mail Alliance, a …
Researchers sinkhole several Cryptolocker C&Cs
The cyber crooks behind Cryptolocker, one of the latest ransomware threats, are having much success in infecting PC users with the deadly malware, but whether the victims fork …
Protect data before sending it to the cloud
IBM inventors have developed a technique for protecting sensitive data prior to transmitting it to the cloud. The patented invention will overcome barriers to client adoption …
Free eBook: OpenSSL Cookbook
If your job has something to do with security, web development, or system administration, you can’t avoid having to deal with OpenSSL on at least some level. This book …
iPhone secure messaging with self-destruct mechanism via Wickr app
Wickr was one of the most interesting companies I was introduced to at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The company was one of the finalists of the …
Apple’s iCloud protocols cracked and analyzed
Smartphones carry a lot of sensitive data that in theory should be accessible only to their owners. In practice, a lot of it can be exfiltrated from the devices and from the …
Lavabit users allowed to access accounts and retrieve data
Lavabit’s Ladar Levison has announced that the users of his recently closed down email service will be able to briefly access their accounts so that they can retrieve …