The Ceedy World of Message Serialization

Look, I’ve been there too. First the project just prints debug information for a human in nice descriptive strings that are easy to understand. Then some tool needs to log a sensor value so the simple debug messages gain structure. Now your debug messages {{look like : this}}. This is …read more

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Google may soon add end-to-end encryption for RCS

The dogfood version of the recently updated app shows multiple references to encryption for RCS, the feature-rich successor to SMS messaging. Continue reading Google may soon add end-to-end encryption for RCS

Sinch acquires SAP’s Digital Interconnect messaging business for $250M

M&A activity has generally slowed down in the weeks since the novel coronavirus took a grip on the world, but there have been some pockets of activity in the tech industry when the price is right or when the divestment/acquisition just makes sense. The world of messaging brings us the latest development in that theme: SAP, […] Continue reading Sinch acquires SAP’s Digital Interconnect messaging business for $250M

BYOD Challenges and Secure Messaging

BYOD is complicated. On the one hand it saves businesses the hassle of having to supply corporate devices to employees and it gives employees the freedom to use a device of their choice. On the other hand, BYOD opens up businesses to a slew of security… Continue reading BYOD Challenges and Secure Messaging

Facebook’s new Tuned chat app lets couples keep their mush private

If you’re OK with Facebook getting your phone number and storing your love notes, photos, shared daily diary and more, then Tune away, baes. Continue reading Facebook’s new Tuned chat app lets couples keep their mush private

Report calls for web pre-screening to end UK’s child abuse ‘explosion’

The IICSA report cited “unprecedented levels of depravity” and said that encryption is getting in the way of current screening. Continue reading Report calls for web pre-screening to end UK’s child abuse ‘explosion’

Facebook encrypted messaging will ‘create hiding places for child abuse’

Child safety groups penned an open letter to Facebook, urging a delay on encrypted messaging until sufficient safeguards are in place. Continue reading Facebook encrypted messaging will ‘create hiding places for child abuse’

WhatsApp Bug Allows Malicious Code-Injection, One-Click RCE

A high-severity vulnerability could allow cybercriminals to push malware or remotely execute code, using seemingly innocuous messages. Continue reading WhatsApp Bug Allows Malicious Code-Injection, One-Click RCE