WhatsApp activates end-to-end encryption for one billion users
Calling, messaging, sending documents -- everything you do now in WhatsApp is protected by end-to-end encryption.
A new threat looms for tech companies: the anti-encryption bill
The Select Committee on Intelligence unveiled a draft of an anti-encryption bill, which would force companies to comply with court orders.
FBI to law enforcement: ‘We can help unlock phones’
The FBI advised partner law enforcement organizations that it will help unlock phones involved with investigations in compliance law.
Apple vs. the FBI: A complete timeline of the war over tech encryption
Here's everything that has happened since a court order required Apple to disable an auto-erase function on the phone of one of the San Bernardino shooters.
Reddit warrant canary raises privacy concerns
Reddit's 2014 Transparency Report stated it received no classified requests, but the lack of such a statement in the 2015 report raises privacy concerns.
FBI’s disclosure on iPhone crack method may be up to White House review group
A White House review group may play the middle man in deciding if the FBI should disclose how it cracked the San Bernardino iPhone to Apple.
Apple, Google have been dealing with All Writs Act since 2008
If you thought the government has only been using the All Writs Act recently, think again. The ACLU says companies have received access requests since 2008.
Apple wants to know how the FBI cracked the San Bernadino iPhone
The San Bernardino case may be over, but the battle is far from won. Apple may seek to find out how the FBI cracked the iPhone through the New York case.
4K UHD TV and PSVR may be pushing Sony to update the PS4 early
The sudden need for more graphics horsepower appears to be pushing Sony to release a mid-cycle update to the Playstation 4.
FBI drops its fight with Apple over shooter's recovered iPhone 5C
The FBI has dropped its court order to force Apple into creating a special versions of iOS for a shooter's confiscated iPhone 5C.
Apple wants to delay the New York iPhone case until after the DOJ's next move
Apple is looking to delay proceedings in a New York case, where the DOJ also used the All Writs Act to force the company to give access to an iPhone.
House bill targets ‘burner’ phones after Paris, Brussels terrorist attacks
It's quick and anonymous to get a prepaid phone, but a new bill might change that after reports that terrorists use such devices to avoid detection.
Apple’s encryption fight isn’t over, and the stakes have never been higher
The Apple vs. FBI case isn't just about encryption. It's about preserving essential American freedoms.
Apple’s next move against the FBI is to build its own servers
Apple may be off the hook for now when it comes to the FBI, but it is still hoping to prevent future issues by building its own infrastructure.
Cellebrite may be third party offering to crack San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
The FBI asked the court to cancel the hearing after it said it got information on a possible method to crack the iPhone -- reportedly from an Israeli firm.
FBI ditches Apple hearing after finding a way to hack iPhone
The FBI will test a method of hacking a San Bernadino shooter's iPhone rather than face Apple in a court hearing.
Never mind, we got it! FBI claims it found a way into iPhone, cancels Apple hearing
After claiming to have found an "outside party" capable of cracking the San Bernadino shooter's iPhone, the FBI cancelled its March 22 hearing with Apple.
Apple vs. the FBI: Details on the March 22 hearing
Apple will be facing off against the FBI tomorrow at a court hearing scheduled for 1 pm P.T. Follow us on Twitter at @DigitalTrends for updates.
Apple’s Tim Cook on FBI battle: ‘We will not shrink from this responsibility’
Apple's Tim Cook kicked off a product event by addressing the elephant in the room: the ongoing court battle with the FBI and U.S. gov't.
No one, Tim Cook declares, ‘Should have a key that turns a billion locks.’
Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the implications of the FBI's request that Apple create a backdoor for law enforcement to hack into the San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone 5C.
Apple picks apart FBI’s ‘reckless’ and ‘uninformed’ argument in scathing new brief
In a court filing, Apple rejected the government's legal arguments for compelling it to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.
John Oliver tackles Apple vs. FBI debate on Last Week Tonight
John Oliver used his podium as host of HBO's Last Week Tonight to hilariously dig deep into the ongoing debate between Apple and the FBI.
Obama urges techies to compromise on encryption
Speaking at SXSW is Austin, Texas, President Barack Obama urged techies to not be "absolutists" when it comes to encryption on smartphones and beyond.
Amazon extinguishes encryption with Fire OS 5 update
The news comes amidst a heated battle between Apple and the FBI over encryption on Apple's iOS devices.
France wants to fine smartphone makers if they don’t hack into criminal’s phones
A French MP has proposed a massive one million euro fine be handed out to technology companies, in the event they don't provide law enforcement with a backdoor code accessing private data.
Apple will lean on recent federal judge’s decision as it faces FBI before congress
Apple will lean on recent New York federal judge's decision as it faces FBI before congress today.
Don’t worry, the backdoor to your data already exists
As Apple and the FBI continue to argue over encryption, a pre-existing and obsolete security measure comes to light.
Apple CEO and FBI Director square off in battle of wills over iPhone encryption
The battle of wills between the FBI and Apple continues to escalate, with Tim Cook calling on the FBI to drop its demands.
More rallies against the FBI planned outside Apple stores this week
Fight for the Future has organized dozens of rallies around the country outside Apple stores to support the company in its fight against the FBI.
Even the FBI can’t defeat good encryption – here’s why it works
What is encryption, and how does it protect you? Understanding it takes some effort, but reveals a lot about modern digital security.
Use the dead to open an iPhone? Apple vs. FBI is getting weird
Edward Snowden has weighed in on Twitter, calling the situation between Apple and the FBI the “most important tech case in a decade.”
Read Tim Cook’s strong stance on privacy and encryption
Apple CEO Tim Cook takes a stand for encryption in a letter, which explains why Apple won;t create a backdoor for the FBI on a terrorist's phone.
The FBI still hasn’t cracked the San Bernardino terrorists’ encrypted smartphone
The FBI hasn't cracked the encryption on a smartphone belonging to the perpetrators of the San Bernardino attack, the agency's director said.
Tim Cook deletes blurry Super Bowl photo after Twitter taunts
Having apparently had enough of the ridicule, or possibly at the behest of Apple's PR team, Tim Cook on Tuesday deleted his blurry Super Bowl photo from Twitter.