It's taken a while, but it finally looks like end-to-end encrypted conversations are going to become a reality for users of Facebook and Messenger. In a blog post [https://about.fb.com/news/2023/12/default-end-to-end-encryption-on-messenger/], Loredana Crisan, Meta's Head of Messenger, announced that the company has begun to roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for personal chats and calls. The good news? Meta is turning on the privacy-preserving encryption, which is built upon the highly-re
The festive season is in full swing, filled with joy and the spirit of giving. However, lurking in the shadows are unseen cyber threats waiting to take advantage of this time of the year, your goodwill, and the joy you bring to those around you. Fear not, though, as understanding these threats is the first step toward protecting yourself. Keep on reading, and if you resonate with any of the situations, act to save your time, money, and spirit of the holiday. Stay merry, connected, and safe T
The dynamics of the cybersecurity landscape have evolved significantly over the last thirty years. Today, we see hacker groups and ransomware syndicates forming strategic alliances with each other and even with nation-states. This collaboration enables them to share intelligence and resources, aiming to more effectively target a wide array of entities including businesses, utilities, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and school districts. In a concerted effort to counter these escalating threats, cybersecurity vendors are increasingly collaborating with law enforcement agencies. This includes notable work with Europol in Europe, as well as the FBI and National Security Agency (NSA) in the U.S. These alliances are crucial in identifying malicious actors, dismantling their growing threat networks, and impairing their capacity to initiate attacks.
Foreign governments are spying on civilians through notifications received on their smartphones, according to a US senator. In a letter to the US Department of Justice, Senator Ron Wyden said his office received a “tip” about a year ago that government agencies in foreign countries were demanding smartphone push notification [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push_technology#Push_notification] records from Google and Apple. “My staff have been investigating this tip for the past year, which includ
