Does HTTPS protect mobile internet connections against "network injection"?

The Star recently published an article describing an alleged attack against a Moroccan journalist. The article describes the attack as such:

Forensic evidence gathered by Amnesty International on Radi’s phone shows that it was infected by… Continue reading Does HTTPS protect mobile internet connections against "network injection"?

Is it possible to craft a certificate signing chain that thwarts MITM corporate VPNs?

Some companies install software on corporate VPNs which also come with a root certificate installed on all employees’ machines. This allows for encrypted traffic to be decrypted by technology installed on the VPN. Some companies even have … Continue reading Is it possible to craft a certificate signing chain that thwarts MITM corporate VPNs?

Could a certificate authority and a ISP preform a MITM attack on HTTPS traffic?

I’m just wondering if it is technically possible for your ISP to work with a certificate authority (either compelled by a government agency or otherwise) to create a MITM attack to see into your https traffic. I’ve used a few MITM servers… Continue reading Could a certificate authority and a ISP preform a MITM attack on HTTPS traffic?