Tag: encryption
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Google Brings EndEnd Encrypted Gmail to Android and iPhone
Google has officially expanded Gmail’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature to Android and iOS devices, empowering organizations and users to protect the confidentiality of email content directly from their mobile devices. This enhancement is part of Gmail’s client-side encryption (CSE) program, enabling stricter compliance controls and preserving data sovereignty across regulated industries. With this new rollout, Gmail users can…
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WhatsApp’s “EndEnd Encryption by Default” Claim Called Consumer Fraud by Pavel Durov
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized WhatsApp, labeling its >>end-to-end encryption by default<< claim as a massive consumer fraud. He argues that while messages may be encrypted during transit, the default backup settings leave the vast majority of user conversations completely unprotected. In a recent statement on the social media platform X, Durov highlighted…
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: Ist die Verschlüsselung von WhatsApp kompromittiert?
Telegram vs. WhatsApp: Pavel Durov, der CEO von Telegram, nutzt beinahe jede Möglichkeit, um das übermächtige WhatsApp schlecht zu reden. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/datenschutz/telegram-vs-whatsapp-ist-die-verschluesselung-von-whatsapp-komprimittiert-328191.html
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What Every C-Suite Executive Needs to Know About Post-Quantum Cryptography
Google just issued a warning that has great implications for the cybersecurity world: >>Q-Day<<, the moment when a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to crack today's best encryption, could arrive as soon as 2029. That's not the mid-2030s timeline most experts had been citing. That's three years from now. Google Quantum AI also.. First seen…
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Google adds endend Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises
This article originally appeared on Computerworld. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4157458/google-adds-end-to-end-gmail-encryption-to-android-ios-devices-for-enterprises-3.html
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Google Extends Gmail Encryption to Mobile, but Limits Access to Enterprise Tier
Google has expanded its encryption capabilities in Gmail to mobile devices, enabling enterprise customers to transmit encrypted emails directly within the app on both Android and iOS. The update removes a limitation that previously restricted native encrypted email use on mobile devices. The rollout allows eligible users to compose and read encrypted messages natively, without..…
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Google rolls out Gmail endend encryption on mobile devices
Google says Gmail end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now available on all Android and iOS devices, allowing enterprise users to read and compose emails without additional tools. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-gmail-end-to-end-encryption-on-mobile-devices/
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Gmail’s endend encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required
Google has expanded Gmail client-side encryption to Android and iOS devices, allowing users to engage with their organization’s most sensitive data on mobile devices while … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/10/google-gmail-e2ee-mobile-devices/
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Microsoft Recall Flaw Exposes Decrypted User Data, Researchers Find
When Microsoft reintroduced its redesigned Recall feature, security took center stage. The architecture was built around hardened components, including Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, AES-256-GCM encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and a Protected Process Light (PPL) host. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/totalrecall-windows-recall-security-gap/
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Microsoft Recall Flaw Exposes Decrypted User Data, Researchers Find
When Microsoft reintroduced its redesigned Recall feature, security took center stage. The architecture was built around hardened components, including Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, AES-256-GCM encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and a Protected Process Light (PPL) host. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/totalrecall-windows-recall-security-gap/
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Malicious password-protected files Blog – Menlo Security
Discover the rising threat of malicious password-protected files, evading defenses via encryption and alternative channels. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/malicious-password-protected-files-blog-menlo-security/
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Cloudflare ‘actively adjusting’ quantum priorities in wake of Google warning
Tags: android, attack, awareness, browser, chrome, ciso, communications, compliance, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, google, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, ml, mobile, regulation, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has set a 2030 deadline for depreciating legacy encryption algorithms ahead of their planned retirement in 2035.Late last month Google brought forward its own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadline a year to 2029 because advances in quantum computers mean that legacy encryption and digital signature systems are at greater…
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STX RAT Hides Remote Desktop, Steals Data to Dodge Detection
A stealthy new remote access trojan, dubbed STX RAT, that blends hidden remote desktop control with powerful infostealer capabilities while using advanced evasion and encryption techniques to stay under the radar of security tools. The operators rely on opportunistic initial access, including malicious VBScript and JScript chains that download a TAR archive containing the core payload and…
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STX RAT Hides Remote Desktop, Steals Data to Dodge Detection
A stealthy new remote access trojan, dubbed STX RAT, that blends hidden remote desktop control with powerful infostealer capabilities while using advanced evasion and encryption techniques to stay under the radar of security tools. The operators rely on opportunistic initial access, including malicious VBScript and JScript chains that download a TAR archive containing the core payload and…
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Certes launches v7 platform with quantum-safe encryption across hybrid cloud and edge environments
Certes has released v7 of its Data Protection and Risk Mitigation (DPRM) platform, extending post-quantum cryptography (PQC) protection to the edge and positioning the update as a direct response to the growing >>harvest now, decrypt later<< threat facing enterprise security teams. The release addresses a specific attack pattern that has been gaining traction among nation-state…
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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account
The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/
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What we learned about TEE security from auditing WhatsApp’s Private Inference
WhatsApp’s new “Private Inference” feature represents one of the most ambitious attempts to combine end-to-end encryption with AI-powered capabilities, such as message summarization. To make this possible, Meta built a system that processes encrypted user messages inside trusted execution environments (TEEs), secure hardware enclaves designed so that not even Meta can access the plaintext. Our…
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How to Send Secure Email in Gmail: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to send secure email in Gmail using Confidential Mode, S/MIME encryption, and best practices to protect sensitive messages in Google Workspace. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/how-to-send-secure-email-in-gmail-step-by-step-guide/
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Quantencomputer: Neue Ansätze brechen Verschlüsselung mit weniger Qubits
Tags: encryptionZwei Veröffentlichungen nehmen klassische Verschlüsselung von zwei Seiten in die Zange. Das unterstreicht die Dringlichkeit eines Umstiegs auf Post-Quanten-Kryptografie. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/quantencomputer-neue-ansaetze-brechen-verschluesselung-mit-weniger-qubits-2604-207292.html
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Supply chain security is now a board-level issue: Here’s what CSOs need to know
Tags: access, android, attack, automation, best-practice, compliance, cybersecurity, edr, encryption, firewall, firmware, flaw, infrastructure, linux, mitigation, regulation, risk, sbom, software, supply-chain, switch, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe hidden complexity that drowns security teams: SBOMs are no longer used solely to track software licensing; they are key to managing supply chain security as they enable the identification and tracking of vulnerabilities across ecosystems.Finding a problem is just the start, you need to determine if the vulnerability affects your implementation. For example, if…
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New Mexico’s Meta Ruling and Encryption
Mike Masnick points out that the recent New Mexico court ruling against Meta has some bad implications for end-to-end encryption, and security in general: If the “design choices create liability” framework seems worrying in the abstract, the New Mexico case provides a concrete example of where it leads in practice. One of the key pieces…
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The Compliance Cliff: Email Encryption and Data Security Unpacked
<div cla It usually starts with a question nobody wants to ask out loud: First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/the-compliance-cliff-email-encryption-and-data-security-unpacked/
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Granular Policy Enforcement for Hybrid Classical-Quantum AI Workflows
Master granular policy enforcement for hybrid classical-quantum AI workflows. Secure your MCP servers with post-quantum encryption and advanced threat detection. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/granular-policy-enforcement-for-hybrid-classical-quantum-ai-workflows/
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Akira ransomware group can achieve initial access to data encryption in less than an hour
A new report from Halcyon finds that the group also puts more effort than usual into developing working decryptors, likely to incentivize businesses to pay up. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/akira-ransomware-initial-access-to-encryption-in-hours/
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RFQ Malware Campaign Uses DOCX, RTF, JS, and Python
Hackers are abusing DOCX, RTF, JavaScript, PowerShell, and Python to deliver an in”‘memory Cobalt Strike beacon in a stealthy spear”‘phishing campaign that impersonates Boeing procurement under the tag NKFZ5966PURCHASE. The operation chains six stages, relies heavily on living”‘off”‘the”‘land binaries, and reuses the same encryption keys across all known samples, creating both strong evasion and clear…
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Defending Encryption in the Post Quantum Era
Post-quantum cryptography explained, risks of quantum attacks, and steps to secure data, systems, and infrastructure for a quantum-resilient… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/defending-encryption-in-the-post-quantum-era/
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9 ways CISOs can combat AI hallucinations
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, flaw, framework, GDPR, governance, identity, metric, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, soc, tool, trainingTreat AI outputs as drafts, not finished products: One of the biggest risks is over-trusting AI, according to security experts. Coté says her organization changed its policy so AI-generated content cannot go straight into compliance documentation without a human review.”The moment your team starts treating an AI-generated answer as a finished work product, you have…
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Verschlüsselung von Windows – Was ist BitLocker?
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/was-ist-bitlocker-a-b24cfac613c4aa6d30ffea427ce75fa2/
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XLoader malware Sharpens Obfuscation, Masks C2 Traffic via Decoy Servers
XLoader’s developers have released new versions that significantly harden the malware’s code and hide its command”‘and”‘control (C2) traffic behind layers of encryption and decoy servers, making analysis and detection more difficult for defenders. This article summarizes the latest obfuscation changes introduced in version 8.1 and explains how the current C2 protocol works. Formbook first appeared…
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Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption
No, the sky isn’t falling, but Q Day is coming, and it won’t be as expensive as thought. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/new-quantum-computing-advances-heighten-threat-to-elliptic-curve-cryptosystems/