Online safety and end-to-end encryption can co-exist, says data protection watchdog. But how?End-to-end encryption has stirred debates over the past few years. Now the UK's data protection watchdog has determined that it is still a crucial technology for protecting user privacy.November 5, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Quantum cryptography: This air-filled fiber optic cable can transport un-hackable keys, say researchersHollow core fiber is filled only with air, but the technology's applications for security could be very promising.September 14, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Phishing attacks: One in three suspect emails reported by employees really are maliciousUp to a third of emails that were flagged as suspicious by employees were actually a threat, according to a new report.September 9, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Quantum computers could read all your encrypted data. This 'quantum-safe' VPN aims to stop thatVerizon has successfully deployed a VPN across the Atlantic that could withstand quantum attacks.August 26, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Quantum computers could threaten blockchain security. These new defenses might be the answerTo protect sensitive data from future quantum computers, new security protocols will be needed. This blockchain is getting ready.August 11, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Ransomware: Patient data could be 'abused' after health service attack, warns Irish governmentThe Irish health authorities have warned that medical information might be abused by attackers as disruption continues to cripple some of the country's key services.May 18, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Ransomware: 'We won't pay ransom,' says Ireland after attack on health serviceIreland's health services are still recovering from a ransomware attack, but hackers shouldn't expect their demands to be met.May 17, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
The latest defence against banking scams: Your voiceThe firm says that hundreds of millions of dollars were saved last year from hackers - and it's all thanks to voice recognition technology.May 7, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Millions of older broadband routers have these security flaws, warn researchersA new investigation has found that older routers, which aren't regularly upgraded, present some serious security vulnerabilities.May 6, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Samsung's new Galaxy Quantum 2 uses quantum cryptography to secure appsLaunched in South Korea, the Quantum 2 smartphone has a quantum random number generator chip built in.April 13, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security