The proposed legislation is Congress’ latest attempt to weaken encryption from tech giants.
Source: Republicans push bill requiring tech companies to help access encrypted data
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Jun 23 2020
The proposed legislation is Congress’ latest attempt to weaken encryption from tech giants.
Source: Republicans push bill requiring tech companies to help access encrypted data
May 05 2019
Belgian coder Bernard Fabrot just finished a 3.5-year computational marathon, solving a fascinating cryptopuzzle set at MIT back in 1999.
Source: Belgian programmer solves cryptographic puzzle – 15 years too soon!
Nov 15 2016
The Electronic Frontier Foundation aims to protect Web traffic by encrypting the entire Internet using HTTPS. Chrome now puts a little warning marker in the Address Bar next to any non-secure HTTP address. Encryption is important, and not only for Web surfing. If you encrypt all of the sensitive documents on your desktop or laptop, a hacker or laptop thief won’t be able to steal your identity, or takeover your bank account, or perhaps steal your credit card information. To help you select an encryption product that’s right for your situation, we’ve rounded up a collection of current products.
Folder Lock can lock access to files for quick, easy protection, and also keep them in encrypted lockers for serious protection. It combines a wide range of features with a bright, easy-to-use interface. Read the full review ››
Cypherix PC creates encrypted volumes for storing your sensitive files. Lock the volume and nobody can access the files. It does the job, though it lacks secure deletion. Read the full review ››
Cypherix SecureIT handles the basic task of encrypting and decrypting files and folders in a workmanlike fashion, but it lacks advanced features offered by the competition. Read the full review ››