Apple’s ‘advanced data protection’ will no longer be available to its UK users. The feature encrypted backed-up data on iPhones to its cloud platform, protecting older, sensitive messages. Will Apple’s decision weaken privacy policies across tech platforms globally? Mint explains:… Read More »Mint Primer | Will Apple’s UK move spell doom for privacy?
Talk of backdoors in encrypted services is once again doing the rounds after reports emerged that the U.K. government is seeking to force Apple to open up iCloud’s end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) device backup offering. Officials were said to be leaning… Read More »What is an encryption backdoor?
High-power lasers and ethanol create scrambled holograms to encrypt data AI was trained to decrypt the data with 90-95% accuracy The optical encryption tech won’t hit the market soon as some shortcomings inhibit its practicality A team of Greek scientists… Read More »Is it quantum-resistant? Researchers create 'uncrackable' encryption system by pairing AI and holograms produced by laser
Ransomware attacks often now target backup data directly, experts warn Zero Trust principles are key to data protection 59% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks in 2023 Ransomware attacks have increasingly become a top concern for businesses worldwide, targeting organizations of… Read More »Ransomware defenses are being weakened by outdated backup technology, limited backup data encryption, and failed data backups
