Feds' collab tools must be interoperable, encrypted - Wyden
Collaboration software in federal agencies must work together securely and be end-to-end encrypted if Senator Ron Wyden's legislation is enacted. [ more ]
Child safety groups and prosecutors criticize encryption of Facebook and Messenger
Child safety organizations and US prosecutors argue that Meta's decision to introduce end-to-end encryption for Facebook messages will hinder the rescue and prosecution of child sex trafficking cases.
Automatic encryption on Facebook and Messenger platforms will prevent access to message content unless reported, potentially reducing the detection and reporting of abusive and criminal activity. [ more ]
Meta defies FBI opposition to encryption, brings E2EE to Facebook, Messenger
Meta has started enabling end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for chats and calls on Messenger and Facebook despite opposition from law enforcement agencies.
The company plans to implement default end-to-end encryption for personal messages on Messenger and Facebook by the end of 2023. [ more ]
Proton Drive is adding an encrypted photo backup feature on Android
Proton Drive, the end-to-end encrypted cloud storage app, now allows automatic backup and management of photos on Android devices.
The photo syncing and management feature makes Proton Drive a more viable alternative to mainstream cloud storage options like Google Drive and OneDrive. [ more ]
DuckDuckGo has added a new 'Sync & Backup' feature to its browser that keeps passwords and other data synced across devices without setting up an account.
Data is end-to-end encrypted and DuckDuckGo claims that it cannot access the data at any time. [ more ]
Cybersecurity experts warn that proposed changes to the UK's surveillance laws will introduce bureaucratic hurdles to patching security vulnerabilities in computer systems.
The amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act could also block or delay the introduction of end-to-end encryption on messaging and email services. [ more ]
WhatsApp's 'View Once' feature for photos and videos expands to voice messages
WhatsApp has expanded the 'View Once' feature to voice messages, allowing users to send self-destructing audio messages.
The View Once audio messages can only be heard once by the recipient, cannot be saved, and display an 'Opened' label when read receipts are turned on. [ more ]