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Apple urges the UK to rethink anti-encryption plans that would change iMessage forever
By Oliver Haslam published
The U.K. government is considering a bill that would force messaging apps to break encryption and Apple has urged a rethink.

Apple announces full iCloud encryption is coming alongside other new security tools
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Big changes are coming in terms of security on Apple devices.

Safari bookmarks aren't end-to-end encrypted despite Apple saying they were
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple said its Safari bookmarks were encrypted, but now they aren't. And likely never were.

If your company needs an encryption service, look no further than Tresorit
By Michelle Haag last updated

Securing iCloud: Why it's time for an end-to-end encryption option for our backups
By Joseph Keller published
End-to-end encryption is a useful tool for digital security and privacy. But should Apple implement it for iCloud backups?

District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. thinks Apple has an iPhone backdoor because they can send him messages
By Oliver Haslam published
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. thinks Apple has an iPhone backdoor because they can send him messages and upgrade iOS.

U.S. Senators threaten Apple with regulations over data encryption
By Stephen Warwick published
U.S. Senators have threatened both Apple and Facebook with the prospect of regulations over data if they do not make encrypted data accessible to law enforcement.

Comic: Keep the Back Door Shut
By Rich Stevens last updated
Ed: Welcome to this week's edition of The Pixel Project: a weekly comic from Diesel Sweeties' Rich Stevens on Apple, technology, and everything in-between. Today: Keep the Back Door Shut

Judge orders Apple to help government access San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
A federal judge has ordered Apple to provide the government with "reasonable technical assistance" in securing data from an iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters.

Apple opposes court order, says it won't create a backdoor to unlock the iPhone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated

San Bernardino shooter's iPhone Apple ID password was changed while in government custody
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Apple has revealed that the Apple ID password for the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone was changed after it was in government custody, making accessing its contents much more difficult.

Hardware Encryption and MobileMe Give iPhone Consumers Enterprise-level Security
By Rene Ritchie last updated

Russian police offer $37,000 bounty to hack iPhone encryption
By Chuong H Nguyen last updated

End-to-end encryption FTW - Senate approves Signal messaging app
By Lory Gil published
Even Senate members need to chat, but privacy is a must. Signal messaging app wins approval for use by staffers.

Oregon Senator introduces bill to thwart government snooping in phones, PCs
By Chuong H Nguyen published
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