encryption

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies the intelligible content to a would-be interceptor.

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Zoom To Strengthen Security For Its Paid Users
Zoom To Strengthen Security For Its Paid Users
May 31, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Zoom, the video conferencing platform that gained popularity in classrooms of all ages amid the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to beef up security measures for...

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FTC To Probe What User Info Zoom Collects
FTC To Probe What User Info Zoom Collects
May 12, 2020  |  Safety and Security

The Federal Trade Commission may be looking into privacy concerns surrounding online video call software Zoom, Chairman Joseph Simons revealed. Zoom has seen massive increases...

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Proposed US Law Could Hamper End-To-End Encryption
Proposed US Law Could Hamper End-To-End Encryption
February 21, 2020  |  Safety and Security

With a bill that seeks to tackle the distribution of child abuse material, U.S. legislation will reportedly be introduced in the weeks to come that...

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Senators Demand That Big Tech Releases Encrypted Data To Law Enforcement
Senators Demand That Big Tech Releases Encrypted Data To Law Enforcement
December 11, 2019  |  Regulation

U.S. senators went head to head with executives of Apple and Facebook on Tuesday (Dec. 10) over the companies’ decision to use encryption technology, according...

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SoftBank Releases SBC Wallet Cards With Fiat/Crypto Options
SoftBank Releases SBC Wallet Cards With Fiat/Crypto Options
December 03, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Japanese multinational conglomerate SoftBank has announced the launch of SBC Wallet Cards, which utilize its own encryption system, and boast multiple encryption mechanisms, as well...

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Interpol Rethinks Position On Encryption
Interpol Rethinks Position On Encryption
November 27, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Outcry from the technology sector and civil liberties advocates has caused the global police organization Interpol to hold off on publicly criticizing the spread of...

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Unencrypted Vistaprint Database Exposed Personal Customer Data
Unencrypted Vistaprint Database Exposed Personal Customer Data
November 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Printing company Vistaprint left an online database containing customer interactions unencrypted, according to a report. A security researcher named Oliver Hough discovered the unprotected database...

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How To Defend Corporate Banking Against Trojans, Malware
How To Defend Corporate Banking Against Trojans, Malware
November 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are leveraging increasingly sophisticated attacks against FIs, and have corporate transactions in the crosshairs.  Will LaSala, director of security services at OneSpan, tells PYMNTS...

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Facebook To Enhance Encryption On Messenger Despite Regulators’ Protests
Facebook To Enhance Encryption On Messenger Despite Regulators’ Protests
November 06, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook said it is going to enhance encryption capabilities on its Messenger communication platform, despite requests from lawmakers and regulators not to do so because...

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