Supply-chain attack using invisible code hits GitHub and other repositories

Researchers say they’ve discovered a supply-chain attack flooding repositories with malicious packages that contain invisible ...
ZDNet

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
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 ...
InfoQ

AWS Introduces VPC Encryption Controls to Enforce Encryption in Transit

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Internet Society

Encryption Making Africa Safer: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for African Civil Society

In September 2025, the Internet Society organized its first-ever Africa Cybersecurity (Encryption) Advocacy Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, held alongside the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa ...
Engadget

How a VPN works (and why you should care)

The best VPNs can make your online life more private with software that's convenient and cheap — sometimes even free. While keeping your IP address invisible, you can use your VPN to explore streaming ...
KBTX

Sudden move to encrypt law enforcement radios in Brazos County raises concerns about transparency, public safety

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Multiple law enforcement agencies across Brazos County have fully encrypted their radio communications, a move implemented Monday without prior public discussion, notice, or ...
Windows Central

Microsoft is making a major change to BitLocker encryption with new PCs in 2026 — here's what you need to know

Microsoft has announced big changes that are coming to BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 in 2026. The company has unveiled a new 'hardware accelerated BitLocker' that will be available on new devices ...
itechhacks

How to Open Port in Windows Server Firewall (TCP/UDP Guide)

A port is a logical access point used by networking protocols to distinguish different services on the same device. For example, HTTP uses port 80, HTTPS uses 443, and RDP uses 3389. Windows Firewall ...
Techlicious

How to Prevent Windows Disk Encryption from Locking You Out of Your PC

With so much hacking, scamming, theft, and spying in the digital world, encryption is becoming more popular. You see it in messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, in secure connections to websites ...
The Verge

WhatsApp can now use passkeys to secure your backups

Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to memorize passwords or lengthy encryption keys. Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to ...
about.fb

We’re Making it Easier to Encrypt Your WhatsApp Chat Backups

We’re introducing passkey-encrypted chat backups, so it’s easier than ever before to encrypt your backups using your fingerprint, face, or screen lock code. WhatsApp was the first private messaging ...