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All CoinVault and Bitcryptor ransomware victims can now recover their files for free
If your computer was infected with the CoinVault or Bitcryptor ransomware programs you’re in luck — at least compared to other ransomware victims. Chances …
Surveillance bill triggers alarm over sweeping powers for spies
The total redrafting of UK surveillance laws was under growing challenge on Wednesday night after an initially broad political welcome gave way to alarm …
UK unveils powers to spy on Web use, raising privacy fears
Britain unveiled plans on Wednesday for sweeping new surveillance powers, including the right to find out which websites people visit, measures ministers say are …
Three desktop tools for ultra-private encrypted chats
Many people like the idea of increasing their privacy with encryption and anonymity tools for sharing files, web browsing and messaging. The trouble is …
Apple sued over new iPhone feature Wi-Fi Assist
If you have an iPhone running iOS 9, you may want to check to see if your data bill changed since upgrading. A lawsuit …
World Wide Web creator makes last-minute bid for open Internet in Europe
Tim Berners-Lee, known as the father of the Web, urged European politicians on Monday to “save the Internet” by defending the concept of fair …
Crypto researchers: Time to use something better than 1024-bit encryption
It’s actually possible for entities with vast computing resources – such as the NSA and major national governments – to compromise commonly used Diffie-Hellman …
Someone just bought your smart home. Did they get your data, too?
It’s move-in day, and you finally have the papers and the keys for your new home. But do you have the passwords? That’s one …
Social media posts could be more easily used as evidence in SA courts
SCREENSHOTS from social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat would be more commonly used in court if proposed changes to the Evidence Act …
U.S. court will not halt NSA phone spy program before ban
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday refused to immediately halt the government’s bulk collection of millions of Americans’ phone records during a “transition” period …
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