NATO says iPhones are secure enough to handle classified data

The iPhone and iPad have been approved to hold NATO-restricted information, according to an announcement on Thursday. That ...
Securities.io

Harvest Now Decrypt Later: The Quantum Threat Explained

The “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” hacking strategy relies on the belief that the world is only a few years away from ...
The Bond Buyer

Quantum computing, still in its infancy, could grow up to be a muni data security threat

The development of powerful quantum computers has serious implications for how state and local governments protect sensitive ...
Oregonian

Bigger data center tax breaks? Oregon senator is dropping the idea

State Sen. Janeen Sollman says she plans to pull language from a bill that could have dramatically increased the value of tax breaks for Oregon data centers. Senate Bill 1586 is one of the major ...
Network World

Quantum computing is getting closer, but quantum-proof encryption remains elusive

The day when quantum computers will be able to break conventional encryption is rapidly approaching, but not all companies are prepared to implement post-quantum cryptography. Quantum-safe encryption ...
BizTech

How Can Public and Private Key Encryption Protect Private Data?

As part of daily operations, small businesses may need to collect or exchange sensitive data that should be protected. It could be a financial transaction, a mailing address or some other personally ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

BitLocker encrypts your hard drive and requires a key to decrypt it. Microsoft may give your key to law enforcement upon a valid request. Don't save your key to the cloud; instead, store it locally or ...
techtimes

Cloud Storage Security Explained: Encryption, Privacy, and Protecting Your Data Safely

Cloud storage security has become essential as more sensitive personal and business data moves online. While most providers encrypt data at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.3, server-side ...
Android

Is Your Data Safe? The Microsoft-FBI Encryption Scandal Explained

Microsoft confirmed it provided BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI after receiving a valid warrant, reigniting the debate over user privacy and encryption. While BitLocker remains secure, the incident ...
The Verge

Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data

Privacy advocates are worried about the precedent this sets and the potential for abuse. Privacy advocates are worried about the precedent this sets and the potential ...
New Scientist

End-to-end encryption: Best ideas of the century

We all keep secrets. Whether you are trying to protect messages to loved ones, company accounts or vital state intelligence, the technology that allows you peace of mind in our increasingly online ...
Live Science

'Putting the servers in orbit is a stupid idea': Could data centers in space help avoid an AI energy crisis? Experts are torn.

Google’s proposal to explore space-based AI infrastructure raises fundamental questions about energy, physics and feasibility – and whether Earth has really run out of options. When you purchase ...