Topic: end-to-end encryption
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Signal Launches First Paid Feature: Encrypted Backups
Signal has launched its first paid service, offering encrypted backups for media older than 45 days and full text message history at $1.99 per month, aligning with its nonprofit, ad-free model. The subscription helps cover infrastructure costs for data storage, while a free tier allows limited ba...
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Kopia: Free Encrypted Backup for Windows, macOS & Linux
Kopia is a free, open-source backup tool that works across Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling encrypted snapshots of files and folders with strong security. It supports various storage options including cloud services, remote servers, and local devices, and features end-to-end encryption, compre...
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US Told to Exempt Big Tech from Digital Services Act
US regulators oppose the EU's Digital Services Act, arguing it threatens free speech and digital security for American users under First Amendment protections. The FTC warns that compliance with foreign regulations like the DSA or GDPR must not weaken encryption or lead to censorship, as this cou...
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How Attackers Weaponize Communication Networks
Communication networks are now the primary target for cyber attackers, offering vast data access for espionage, financial crime, and other malicious intents. Attackers exploit built-in network tools and lawful intercept systems to passively monitor and steal credentials, enabling large-scale surv...
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Unpatched OnePlus Flaw Lets Malicious Apps Send Texts
A security flaw in OnePlus's OxygenOS allows malicious apps to silently read SMS messages and metadata without user permission, posing a significant privacy risk. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-10184, stems from flawed security configurations in modified Android components, enabling blind SQL inject...
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