News about: Encryption

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Security

Microsoft Hands Over Encryption Keys to FBI in Fraud Investigation

Microsoft complied with a warrant and handed over encryption keys to the FBI related to a COVID-19 fraud investigation, raising questions about user privacy.

posted on 01/25/2026
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Technology

Signal's Founder Aims to Revolutionize AI Privacy with Confer

Signal's founder, Moxie Marlinspike, is developing Confer, an AI chatbot focused on privacy. It uses encryption to keep conversations safe from prying eyes and protect user data.

posted on 01/14/2026
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Technology

X Unveils Chat: Encrypted Messaging with Enhanced Privacy Features

X (formerly Twitter) launches Chat, a new messaging system featuring end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and other privacy enhancements. It replaces the existing DMs.

posted on 11/17/2025
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Security

TeleMessage Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information

A security breach in TeleMessage, a modified messaging app platform, exposed sensitive data belonging to US government officials and corporations.

posted on 05/05/2025
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Cybersecurity

Quantum Computing Threat: Q-Day and the Encryption Apocalypse

Explore the looming threat of Q-Day, when quantum computers break encryption, and the potential consequences for cybersecurity.

posted on 03/24/2025
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Mobile Technology

Finally! iPhone RCS Messaging is Getting End-to-End Encryption – Here's What It Means

RCS messaging on iPhone gets end-to-end encryption! Learn about this major privacy upgrade and what it means for your messages.

posted on 03/15/2025