Confide Updates App After Critical Security Issues Are Raised

The makers of the popular messaging app Confide said Wednesday it has patched multiple security vulnerabilities that could of allowed hackers to intercept messages sent using its secure end-to-end messaging platform. Continue reading Confide Updates App After Critical Security Issues Are Raised

Here’s How the FBI Might Unlock the San Bernardino iPhone Without Apple’s Help

After weeks of encryption battles, the government thinks it might not need Apple’s help after all. Continue reading Here’s How the FBI Might Unlock the San Bernardino iPhone Without Apple’s Help

Clarke: Precedent-Seeking FBI Won’t Ask NSA to Unlock Phone

Former counterterrorism chief Richard A. Clarke told NPR questioned the FBI’s motivations in its debate against Apple over unlocking a terrorist’s iPhone. Continue reading Clarke: Precedent-Seeking FBI Won’t Ask NSA to Unlock Phone

Apple: Court Order Turns Back Clock on iPhone Security

Apple’s head of software engineering cautions that the FBI wants to turn back the clock on iPhone security, while the San Bernardino DA says a cyber pathogen may be dormant on shooter Syed Farook’s phone. Continue reading Apple: Court Order Turns Back Clock on iPhone Security

Apple Hackers, Crypto Experts Ask Courts to Vacate Order

An amicus brief filed on behalf of well known past and present Apple hackers asks the government to vacate its order asking Apple to unlock a terrorist’s phone. Continue reading Apple Hackers, Crypto Experts Ask Courts to Vacate Order