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Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Backs EU Plan for Voluntary Scanning of Encrypted Messages to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Meta supports a new EU proposal to combat online child sexual abuse material by allowing social media platforms to voluntarily scan encrypted messages, shifting responsibility from law enforcement and potentially resolving months of legislative deadlock among EU member states.
Meta Backs EU Plan for Voluntary Scanning of Encrypted Messages to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Meta supports a new EU proposal to combat online child sexual abuse material by allowing social media platforms to voluntarily scan encrypted messages, shifting responsibility from law enforcement and potentially resolving months of legislative deadlock among EU member states.
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36% Bias Score
UK Demands Access to Apple's Encrypted User Data
The UK government demanded access to data encrypted by Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from all users globally, under the Investigatory Powers Act; Apple cannot access this data, and the notice cannot be publicly disclosed.
UK Demands Access to Apple's Encrypted User Data
The UK government demanded access to data encrypted by Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from all users globally, under the Investigatory Powers Act; Apple cannot access this data, and the notice cannot be publicly disclosed.
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44% Bias Score
German Court Allows Use of FBI-Supplied Anom Phone Data as Evidence
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that data from encrypted Anom phones, obtained by the FBI and provided to German authorities, is admissible as evidence in criminal investigations, leading to over 830 investigations, 378 arrests, and 279 convictions related to organized crime, including dru...
German Court Allows Use of FBI-Supplied Anom Phone Data as Evidence
The German Federal Court of Justice ruled that data from encrypted Anom phones, obtained by the FBI and provided to German authorities, is admissible as evidence in criminal investigations, leading to over 830 investigations, 378 arrests, and 279 convictions related to organized crime, including dru...
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52% Bias Score
New York Warns Against Unencrypted Text Messaging Due to Cyber Threats
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers about the insecurity of standard text messages (SMS) and urged the use of encrypted messaging apps due to ongoing cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of understanding an app's data collection practices.
New York Warns Against Unencrypted Text Messaging Due to Cyber Threats
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers about the insecurity of standard text messages (SMS) and urged the use of encrypted messaging apps due to ongoing cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of understanding an app's data collection practices.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Warns Against Texting Due to RCS Security Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned Android and iPhone users to stop texting due to Chinese state-linked hackers accessing message data via RCS, whose promised end-to-end encryption update is months away, creating an opportunity for competitors like WhatsApp.
FBI Warns Against Texting Due to RCS Security Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned Android and iPhone users to stop texting due to Chinese state-linked hackers accessing message data via RCS, whose promised end-to-end encryption update is months away, creating an opportunity for competitors like WhatsApp.
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52% Bias Score
Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection in UK After Government Data Request
Apple has removed its highest-level iCloud security feature, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), in the UK following a government request for data access under the Investigatory Powers Act, impacting nine iCloud categories' security for UK users.
Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection in UK After Government Data Request
Apple has removed its highest-level iCloud security feature, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), in the UK following a government request for data access under the Investigatory Powers Act, impacting nine iCloud categories' security for UK users.
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48% Bias Score
UK Demands Apple Create Cloud Service Backdoor
The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor in its encrypted cloud service under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), a move opposed by Apple and raising concerns about user privacy and international data sharing agreements.
UK Demands Apple Create Cloud Service Backdoor
The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor in its encrypted cloud service under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), a move opposed by Apple and raising concerns about user privacy and international data sharing agreements.
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56% Bias Score
Critical BitLocker Vulnerability Exposes Unencrypted Data
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-21210) in Microsoft's BitLocker system allows attackers with physical access to recover unencrypted hibernation images containing sensitive data, such as passwords and credentials, from Windows devices; security experts advise immediate patching, especially for tho...
Critical BitLocker Vulnerability Exposes Unencrypted Data
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-21210) in Microsoft's BitLocker system allows attackers with physical access to recover unencrypted hibernation images containing sensitive data, such as passwords and credentials, from Windows devices; security experts advise immediate patching, especially for tho...
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40% Bias Score
Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin and Global Encryption
Google's Willow quantum computer, while a significant advancement, does not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin's encryption; however, a future protocol update is necessary to ensure long-term security, alongside a global effort to upgrade all encryption methods to withstand quantum computing.
Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin and Global Encryption
Google's Willow quantum computer, while a significant advancement, does not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin's encryption; however, a future protocol update is necessary to ensure long-term security, alongside a global effort to upgrade all encryption methods to withstand quantum computing.
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52% Bias Score
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Child Pornography Law Blocked Over Privacy Concerns
A proposed EU law to combat online child sexual abuse material failed due to privacy concerns raised by ten member states over client-side scanning of encrypted messaging apps, which they viewed as a privacy violation and potential for mass surveillance.
EU's Child Pornography Law Blocked Over Privacy Concerns
A proposed EU law to combat online child sexual abuse material failed due to privacy concerns raised by ten member states over client-side scanning of encrypted messaging apps, which they viewed as a privacy violation and potential for mass surveillance.
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48% Bias Score
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