Tag Archives: security and privacy

U.K. Tells WhatsApp to Open Up to Intelligence Services

U.K. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp messaging system should open its encryption to security services and urged online companies to be more aggressive in shutting down sites exploited by terrorists. Continue reading

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ISPs, Marketers Rejoice as Senate Votes to Repeal Broadband Privacy Rules

The U.S. Senate voted this week in favor of repealing regulations that would require internet providers to obtain consumer consent before using geolocation, financial and health information, and web browsing history for advertising purposes, according to a report Thursday by Reuters. Continue reading

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GoDaddy Acquires Sucuri to Boost WordPress Security

GoDaddy is bolstering its security portfolio with the acquisition of website security platform provider Sucuri Continue reading

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Hundreds of Cisco Switch Models Vulnerable to CIA Hack Leaked by Wikileaks

More than 300 models of Cisco switches are vulnerable to an exploit included in the trove of alleged CIA hacking tools WikiLeaks published earlier this month. Continue reading

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Web Encryption Needs the Freedom To Grow – But New Policy Threats Are Emerging

Should the burden of fraud and malware detection live with the certificate authorities? Or should they simply provide certificates and get the heck out of the way? Continue reading

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