As to the apocalyptic "Q-Day" end to every security standard that keeps the internet and cryptographic secrets functioning, the timeline is still not clear. Sooner is obviously better than later in terms of encryption transition, but Google's announcement surprised many who have been working in the quantum computing field.
Recent letters sent out by FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson were directed to tech companies and warned against watering down privacy protections or censoring their products due to pressure by foreign governments.
Researchers at Shanghai University used the D-Wave quantum computer to demonstrate decryption of a working RSA public key. The incident does demonstrate that the timeline to crack encryption that is not quantum-resistant, something that many feel is still at least 10 years off, may be shorter than expected.
Users are likely to feel uneasy about the extent of information a single superapp brand could possess regarding their individual preferences, raising real concerns about privacy and data control, which in turn could affect app uptake.
Beijing’s Justice Bureau says that Wangshendongjian Technology has provided it with the capability to capture mobile phone numbers and email addresses associated with the sending device. AirDrop sharing encryption has been in question for some time.
Quantum machines will soon crack the encryption algorithms we use today to protect everything from national critical infrastructure to online banking. Europe, while a historic leader in quantum science, seems to be struggling to implement a meaningful and unified security response.
Encryption vulnerability renders Samsung phones in the Galaxy line from 2017 to 2021 completely insecure, at least until they are updated to security patches from July 2021 and beyond.
ProtonMail has built its reputation in no small part because of its pledge to not keep user IP logs except in "extreme criminal cases." A recent case indicates that the circumstances may not need to be all that extreme.
WhatsApp will soon roll out end-to-end encryption for chat backups, shutting down a favorite loophole exploited by law enforcement agencies, and giving WhatsApp an edge of market appeal.
They key to having a safe working environment is maintaining control over the data. Hardware based secure enclaves, including those inside CPUs, have become a rising trend for encryption on the cloud.










