Endangered Encryption: Government Backdoor Demands Undermine Global Cybersecurity

Endangered Encryption: Government Backdoor Demands Undermine Global Cybersecurity

Business

Governments around the world are escalating demands for encryption backdoors, claiming they are required for national security needs. Experts warn that these policies create cybersecurity risks for billions of people. Recently, British officials secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into their Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service. Apple responded to this by disabling ADP in […]

2/28/2025
Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands

Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands

Apple

Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) […]

2/23/2025
Is Siri Listening To Me? Apple’s Siri Privacy Stance

Is Siri Listening To Me? Apple’s Siri Privacy Stance

Data Privacy

Apple’s privacy practices came under scrutiny recently, prompting the company to address concerns related to its virtual assistant, Siri. Following a $95 million class-action settlement, Apple has issued clarifications on how Siri processes user data, reaffirming its commitment to user privacy. These events highlight the evolving relationship between technology and privacy and the importance of […]

1/13/2025
A New Era of Digital Security: What Apple’s PQ3 Encryption Means for You

A New Era of Digital Security: What Apple’s PQ3 Encryption Means for You

Cybersecurity

Apple’s release of iOS 17.4 brought with it a groundbreaking feature in cybersecurity: PQ3 encryption for iMessage. This advanced security protocol is designed to protect sensitive data from threats posed by quantum computing—a technology poised to reshape the landscape of cybersecurity. But what does this mean for you, and why should you care? Let’s break […]

12/22/2024