U.S. will not seek legislation against encryption
The U.S. administration will not seek legislation at this point to counter the encryption of communications by many technology services and product vendors, but …
Lawmakers criticize FBI’s request to mandate encryption back doors
U.S. lawmakers are skeptical of an FBI request for Congress to mandate encryption workarounds in smartphones, with critics saying Wednesday that back doors would …
FBI shares info on Sony hack, but doubt in N. Korea theory lingers
This week, FBI director James Comey offered new information on the Sony Pictures hack in hopes of easing public doubts about the bureau’s claim …
FBI Holds Secret Meeting To Scare Congress Into Backdooring Phone Encryption
In September, both Apple and Google announced plans to encrypt information on iOS and Android devices by default. Almost immediately, there was a collective …
FBI director wants access to encrypt Apple, Google users’ data, demands law ‘fix’
The FBI director has slammed Apple and Google for offering their customers encryption technology that protects users’ privacy. “Deeply concerned” James Comey wants to …
FBI Director: We Need A “Regulatory Or Legislative Fix” To Battle Phone Encryption
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey gave a speech at Washington’s Brookings Institution, warning against the consequences of smartphone encryption and discussing the …
China says US distorting facts on cost of hacking
The Chinese government is again upset with the US, this time over claims that China’s hacking activities are costing the US some serious cash. …
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