encryption
A step towards wider SSL implementation
Two great stumbling blocks on the path leading to a Web-wide implementation of the SSL/TLS protocols have always been cost and speed. So far, the great majority of websites …
WatchGuard XCS gains spam blocking and encryption capabilities
WatchGuard released a free update to its XCS (extensible content security) line of email and web content security appliances that includes new features to make stopping spam …
OpenSSH 5.7 released
OpenSSH is a 100% complete SSH protocol version 1.3, 1.5 and 2.0 implementation and includes sftp client and server support. It encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to …
Victorinox unveils new secure devices
Victorinox launched three new products – the Victorinox Slim, Victorinox Slim Duo and the Victorinox Secure SSD. Products are waterproof, shock resistant and available …
Deploy, maintain and manage data security protection
WinMagic released SecureDoc 5, the full-disk encryption solution that allows organizations to integrate data protection with existing security policies to protect sensitive …
GSM cracking is all about knowledge, not money
Since the cracking of GSM encryption back in December 2009 by encryption expert Karsten Nohl, the cost of setting up an operation that includes sniffing out the calls made by …
OpenBSD headman believes contractor tried to insert backdoors
Following last week’s accusation by a former government contractor that the FBI has implemented backdoors into the encryption software used by OpenBSD, Theo de Raadt, …
Database of routers’ embedded private SSL keys published
The recent publishing of a database containing over 2,000 private SSL keys hard-coded into various routers – with their corresponding public certificates and …
Google doesn’t want to share its encryption keys
Two years ago, the wish to have control over communication systems and the lack of technical resources of Indian intelligence agencies has led to a particular request targeted …
Voice encryption app for the iPhone
Kryptos is a secure VoIP application for the iPhone. It utilizes 256-bit AES military grade encryption to encrypt voice communications between users, while using 1024-bit RSA …
Toshiba announces new self-encrypting drive
Toshiba announced a 7,200 RPM 2.5-inch Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) that provides government-grade AES-256 hardware encryption incorporated in the disk drive’s controller …
Trend Micro acquires Mobile Armor
Trend Micro purchased data protection specialist Mobile Armor. Financial terms are not disclosed. The transaction, which is subject to certain closing conditions, including …
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