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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UK Surveillance Bill Takes Aim At Tech Product Launches
UK Surveillance Bill Takes Aim At Tech Product Launches
April 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. might soon get a little less friendly toward tech companies — at least, about the products they may plan to launch. As part...

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Encryption Battle Escalates With New Senate Proposal
Encryption Battle Escalates With New Senate Proposal
April 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Tensions between Washington and Silicon Valley may heat up with the circulation of the latest proposal from lawmakers that would force private companies to unlock...

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White House Won’t Support Encryption Bill
White House Won’t Support Encryption Bill
April 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Apple-FBI encryption saga appears to be tempered — for now — but the debate about what role the federal government has on the subject...

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Not Just Apple — Feds Asked Google To Unlock Phones
Not Just Apple — Feds Asked Google To Unlock Phones
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While Apple’s battle with the DOJ over access to an encrypted device continued to spark public debate in recent weeks, this actually isn’t the first...

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FBI Unlocks iPhone — DOJ Drops Case Against Apple
FBI Unlocks iPhone — DOJ Drops Case Against Apple
March 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice may be withdrawing its legal action against Apple. Multiple media outlets reported yesterday (March 28) that a federal law enforcement official...

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FBI Taps Israeli Forensic Firm To Crack iPhone’s Code
FBI Taps Israeli Forensic Firm To Crack iPhone’s Code
March 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A media outlet in Israel is reporting that an Israeli company has been tasked with helping the FBI gain access into the iPhone owned by...

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Are We Having The Right Encryption Conversation?
Are We Having The Right Encryption Conversation?
March 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Apple v. DOJ battle has made encryption a household word. But what’s the right conversation to be having about keeping consumer and payments data...

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