tipsHow safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.
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Where and how post-quantum cryptography is being used in 2024
Where and why quantum-resistant cryptography has already been implemented, and what compatibility issues it caused.
encryptionThe first post-quantum encryption standards
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the first post-quantum encryption standards — FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.
vulnerabilitiesHow to hack a bicycle
Researchers have discovered several potential attack vectors targeting bicycles fitted with Shimano Di2 wireless gear-shifting system.
messengersSetting up both security and privacy in WhatsApp
We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.
AIHow hackers can read your chats with ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
How hackers exploit chatbot features to restore encrypted chats from OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and most other AI chatbots.
Post-quantum iMessage: the next step in privacy protection
Apple has released a new encryption protocol – PQ3 – for iMessage, which provides post-quantum security for instant messaging.
KeyTrap: how to break a DNS server with a single packet
The KeyTrap DoS attack, which can disable DNS servers with a single malicious packet exploiting a vulnerability in DNSSEC.
Newly-discovered Signal vulnerabilities — how dangerous are they?
Researchers have found vulnerabilities in the desktop client of the Signal messenger. Let’s see how dangerous they really are.
Threema vulnerabilities, and which instant messenger has the best protection?
What to do if your secret messenger isn’t secret enough.
Will quantum computers break RSA encryption in 2023?
Everybody knows that we should prepare ourselves for a “quantum future”, but it was expected to come about in 10-20 years’ time. Is a breakthrough possible this year?
7 tips for storing confidential data
Loss or leaks of sensitive information can be serious problems for small businesses. Here’s how to keep confidential data safe.
Telegram security and privacy tips
We explain why secret chats in Telegram are a must, and how to configure security and privacy.
What end-to-end encryption is, and why you need it
We explain for laypeople what end-to-end encryption is and how it enables private, secure communication for us all.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 153
On this episode of the podcast, Dave and Jeff talk about the recent Garmin hack, four years of No More Ransom, and encryption under fire in US.
Quantum computers and cryptography for dummies
We explore how encryption protects your data and why quantum computers might shake things up.
Zoom 5 moves toward security
Zoom developers have made their service more secure. We review what’s changed.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 132
Dave and Jeff discuss MI5 pushing for weak encryption, the EU commission telling employees to use Signal, smart pet feeders going offline, and more.
Can you read an encrypted PDF?
Researcher Fabian Ising, speaking at the Chaos Communication Congress, showed the limits of PDF encryption’s strength.
