IBM Makes Encryption Paradox Practical
“Fully homomorphic” cryptography allows partial access to digital vaults without ever opening their locks How do you access the contents of a safe without ever opening its lock or otherwise getting inside? This riddle may seem confounding,.....»»
Samsung and iFixit now have parts for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy laptops
Strange parts bundles and a limited selection make it more PR than practical, though. Enlarge / iFixit sells bundles of the part and all the tools you need. (credit: iFixit) Samsung and iFixit launched an official repai.....»»
Why encrypting emails isn’t as simple as it sounds
The quality of protected communications matters – a lot. If the sent material is highly sensitive and the legislation and/or policy demands high security, opportunistic encryption might not be enough. For organizations, deciding what email encr.....»»
How VPN services affect internet speed
While the encryption process might slow down your connection, a VPN can also improve your online experiences......»»
Amazon S3 will now encrypt data by default
AES-256 encryption has been a feature of AWS for over a decade, but now admins needn’t pay it a second thought......»»
Advanced Data Protection: Improved security, with some exceptions
Users can optionally beef up iCloud security, but iCloud Mail, Contacts, and Calendar can't fully use end-to-end encryption. Here's why.Advanced Data Protection launched with iOS 16.2In mid-December 2022, Apple rolled out enhanced security features a.....»»
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards
From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites......»»
CES 2023: These 38-gram smart glasses aim to make AR practical
We spoke with Vuzix CEO Paul Travers to find out what makes the Ultralite smart glasses design a uniquely practical approach to AR......»»
The history and mystery of Tangram, the children"s puzzle game that harbors a mathematical paradox or two
Have you played the puzzle game Tangram?.....»»
Merry Christmas, Steve Jobs
December 25th has arrived, and that means it’s time for a Steve Jobs Christmas story … Steve Jobs had a knack for steamrolling over the road blocks and getting practical results. Regis McKenna is a tech veteran who helped Jobs put together the A.....»»
Gmail launches a big security update, but you might not get it yet
Beta is open now for Gmail end-to-end encryption, but only some Google Workspace users will be eligible......»»
Product showcase: Searchable encryption in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch with IronCore Labs
When it comes to sensitive data, search services are the ultimate treasure trove for hackers. Why slowly sift through information when a search service has indexed it all for you? Mistakes are inevitable and cloud misconfigurations are the number one.....»»
iOS 16.3 brings support for protecting your Apple ID with physical security keys
Earlier this month, Apple announced Advanced Data Protection for iCloud with end-to-end encryption for user data. More than that, the company also revealed that it will soon provide support for physical security keys when using two-factor authentica.....»»
iOS 16.2 rolling out today with Apple Music Sing, Freeform app, much more
iOS 16.2 is now rolling out to everyone after several weeks of beta testing. Starting today, iPhone users everywhere can now upgrade to iOS 16.2 with new features such as Apple Music Sing, more advanced encryption features for iCloud, the new Freefo.....»»
Apple releases macOS 13.1 with expanded iCloud encryption, Freeform app, more
Alongside iOS 16.2, the latest update for Mac is now available for all users. macOS 13.1 comes with the new Freeform app, end-to-end encryption for Messages, Photos, backups, and more in iCloud, and a variety of bug fixes. more… The post Apple re.....»»
Trustifi launches upgrades to its product portfolio
Trustifi has launched a series of upgrades to its Inbound Shield, Data Loss Prevention and Email Encryption product portfolio. Trustifi’s latest product version includes enhancements, including integration with any IdP (identity provider) for s.....»»
The FBI isn’t happy with Apple’s expansion of end-to-end encryption for iCloud
Apple yesterday announced a range of new security technology for its platforms, including the expansion of end-to-end encryption to additional iCloud data types. In response to that announcement, however, Apple is already facing criticism from the F.....»»
How to turn on end-to-end encryption for iMessage, iCloud, iPhone backups in iOS 16.2
Apple is launching a big security enhancement with iOS 16.2 that brings the long-requested feature of full encryption for iMessage in iCloud, iPhone backups, and eight other apps/categories. As part of the process, you’ll need to set up a recovery.....»»
FBI "deeply concerned" about Apple"s new security protections
The FBI says that Apple increasing security features on iPhone "hinders" the agency's ability to protect Americans, and again presses for backdoor access.Apple's newly-announced security plans include increasing end to end encryption for almost all i.....»»
Apple’s iCloud encryption update hasn’t pleased everyone
Apple new iCloud encryption feature, which improves the security of users' remotely stored data, hasn't pleased everyone......»»
What Apple’s iCloud encryption update really means — and why you should care
You will soon be able to protect your sensitive iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. That's a huge upgrade and finally justifies Apple's tall privacy claims......»»