Google Messages Adds Key Verifier to Protect Users from SIM Swap and Impersonation Attacks

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ExtremeTech on MSN

Google Messages Now Lets You Verify Chats with QR Codes, Block Scam Links Automatically

Google is adding two major updates to Android's Messages app. Starting now, Android Key Verifier is available to all Android ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

The world's most sensitive computer code is vulnerable to attack. A new encryption method can help

Nowadays data breaches aren't rare shocks—they're a weekly drumbeat. From leaked customer records to stolen source code, our ...
SiliconANGLE

Zoom adds ‘bring your own key’ encryption to its conferencing service

Continuing to address security issues that emerged during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom Video Communications Inc. has added support for customer-provided encryption to its popular ...
9to5Mac

Signal encryption key vulnerability being fixed on Mac (and less fully on Windows)

A long-standing Signal encryption key vulnerability in the company’s desktop apps is finally being fixed. The fix will fully secure the Mac app, but the company ...
Quanta Magazine

How Public Key Cryptography Really Works, Using Only Simple Math

For thousands of years, if you wanted to send a secret message, there was basically one way to do it. You’d scramble the message using a special rule, known only to you and your intended audience.
Create Digital

The world’s most sensitive computer code is vulnerable to attack

Nowadays data breaches aren’t rare shocks – they’re a weekly drumbeat. From leaked customer records to stolen source code, ...
InfoQ

Implementing Application Level Encryption at Scale: Insights from Atlassian’s Use of AWS and Cryptor

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...