Giuliani as a Cybersecurity Advisor for Donald Trump Does Not Bode Well
He talks about data protection, but does he understand it at all?
Encryption
House Report: 'Any measure that weakens encryption works against the national interest'
A call for strong data protection even in the face of law enforcement demands.
Let's Say Russia Did Hack the Dems. What Would Be a Responsible Reaction?
A guide to stripping the political outrage out of a national defense and policy issue.
You Don't Have to Be British to Be Extremely Worried About U.K.'s New Surveillance Law
Nestled deep in the Investigatory Powers Bill is the authority to mandate encryption "back doors."
Snowden on Trump: Privacy Bigger than a Single Election or Government
Whistleblower doesn't worry about whether there will be a deal for his return.
I Learned It By Watching You!
New Russian anti-encryption and data retention laws look sadly familiar.
DOJ Uses Vague Court Request to Try to Demand People Unlock Any Fingerprint-Locked Phones
Amid debate over encryption access, feds try to just sneak right through.
Clinton Is Not the Tech Privacy Candidate. Not Your Privacy Anyway.
Podesta leak acknowledges her 'instincts' are to accept law enforcement's claims on encryption access and surveillance.
You Should Care About This Alleged Terrorist's Encryption Charges in England
Law criminalizes anything done in preparation for attack-including behavior that is normally legal.
In the Age of the Embarrassing Leak, Can We All Admit That Encryption Is a Good Thing?
Government officials arguing against privacy protections are learning their importance in the most embarrassing ways possible.
Neither Trump Nor Clinton Know a Damned Thing About Cybersecurity, and Yes, You Should Be Concerned
Who will actually be defining the agenda, because it won't be these two?
Media Outlets Sue for Details on San Bernardino Terrorist IPhone Hack
FBI refuses to publicly reveal security vulnerability.
Is Cyber Privacy and Security a Human Right? Should It Be?
Group lists safeguards governments should follow before hacking citizens.
FBI's Comey Proposes an 'Adult Conversation' About Giving the FBI Whatever They Want
Two words from a government official to dismiss decades of expertise on encryption.
Hillary Clinton's Staff Turned to Snowden's Wisdom for Cybersecurity Advice
Would she allow the rest of us to be equally protected?
Government-Sponsored Hacking of Activists Should Give Authorities Pause, Not Inspiration
How an oppressive Middle Eastern country led to everybody's iPhones getting a security update.
Bot-Run Company of the Future Gets Hacked
A funny thing happened on the way to a post-capitalist, crypto-anarchist utopia.
DNC Hacks and Leaky Government Make Encryption Restrictions Look More Foolish Than Ever
FBI investigations reveal that encryption is increasingly important, and government officials can't be trusted with a backdoor.
Microsoft Accidentally Provides Example of Dangers of Encryption 'Back Doors'
An internal bypass mechanism in the Windows booting process makes it out into 'the wild.'
Is Russia Using U.K. and U.S. Domestic Spying Laws as a Model?: New at Reason
"In Russia, the legislation is compared to the USA Patriot Act."
GOP Platform Wants It Both Ways on Encryption
The infamous concept of 'balance' rears its head.
U.K. Pols Still Devoted to Destroying Citizens' Encryption, Privacy, and Security
Government would be able to demand tech companies provide data access.
The Fourth Amendment Gets Its Own House Caucus to Demand Its Respect
Coalition of 25 bipartisan lawmakers organizes against unwarranted surveillance and data collection.
Britain Welcomes New Prime Minister Theresa May. Here's Why She's Awful.
Keep calm and accept 24/7 surveillance.
U.K.'s Mass Surveillance Bill Slightly Less Awful Than What Could Have Been
Demands for encryption back doors removed, sort of.
Encryption Is Winning! Celebrate, But Be Wary.
Terrible Senate bill is poised to go nowhere.
The Government's Attitude on Data Security: There's Too Much and Also Not Enough
'Let us in, but do a better job at keeping others out!'
Why We Should All Care About Brazil's War on WhatsApp
Because WhatsApp is so popular, it is a prime target for government data mining-and not just in Brazil.
If You Want to Keep Your Phone Contents Secret, Perhaps Don't Use a Fingerprint Lock
Unlike passcodes, judges seem willing to force cooperation with authorities for access.
FBI Won't (or Can't) Say How It Broke Into Terrorist's IPhone
Agency wants to avoid a review process over passing information back to Apple.
Another Reason to Praise Snowden: He Sped Up Encryption Development
The NSA laments what is a positive development for individual privacy and security.
60 Minutes Shows Nature of Smartphone Vulnerabilities Some Senators Want to Preserve
Here's what it looks like when your cybersecurity is not protected.
Sens. Burr, Feinstein Release Formal Draft of Encryption Law, Show They Still Don't Get It
Sen. Wyden threatens a filibuster to block it.
The Crypto Wars Are Not About Terrorism, They're About Power
Make no mistake: the War on Crypto is not primarily about "terrorism" or "fighting crime" or "public safety" at all.
Senate's Attempt at Encryption Bill Would Destroy the Very Idea of Cybersecurity
It wouldn't make a 'back door'-it would make a gigantic crater.
White House Allegedly Not Supporting Senate's Anti-Encryption Legislation
Beware assuming this means the administration is pro-encryption.
Will the FBI Share Its IPhone-Cracking Methods with Apple?
The two switch sides in the request for access, but the underlying issues are the same.
Don't Forget: Apple Still Has an Encryption Fight Going in New York
The fight over government access to your private data will not be ending anytime soon.
FBI Allegedly Cracks Terrorist's Phone, Ending Fight with Apple (for Now)
The Senate is still interested in legislation that could weaken everybody's security.
Before We Know Much of Anything About Brussels Attack, Encryption Fears Already Invoked
Rep. Schiff raises the issue in a statement.
Justice Dept. to Apple: Never Mind on That Encryption Thing, Maybe
In the 11th hour, feds ask to delay court hearing over access to terrorist's work phone.
The Paris Attackers Didn't 'Go Dark'—They Used Burner Phones
More reasons to be skeptical of demands for encryption back doors.
FBI Warns About Car Hacking. Encryption Security Helps Prevent That.
Beware of hatchback doors in your cybersecurity.
When the Feds Leaned on Secure Email Company Lavabit, It Was Edward Snowden They Were After
Truth revealed in public due to government incompetence in unredacted court documents.
Sen. Tom Cotton's 'Brand' Depends on Americans Remaining Ignorant, Fearful of Apple's Encryption
Accusing Apple of "hyperbole" is pretty ballsy...and utterly wrongheaded.
Rep. Thomas Massie: I Stand with Apple in Protecting Encryption
Americans have the right to privacy and security of their digital data.
Apple Slaps Down the FBI's Encryption Hail Mary Effort: 'The Founders Would Be Appalled'
Both sides will be back in court next week.
