The end of unencrypted Discord calls is here 2026-05-19 at 15:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec Discord has protected voice and video calls in DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default. The company began experimenting with E2EE for voice and video in 2023, starting a long-term effort. End-to-end encryption […]
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WhatsApp adds Incognito Chat for private Meta AI conversations 2026-05-13 at 18:24 By Sinisa Markovic The company launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a feature that lets users hold AI conversations the platform itself cannot read. The rollout will reach WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app over the coming months. How Incognito Chat works […]
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iOS 26.5 is out, bringing encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android users 2026-05-11 at 23:59 By Sinisa Markovic Apple is bringing long-awaited end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging between iPhone and Android users in iOS 26.5. The feature is launching in beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 on supported carriers and […]
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Instagram messaging encryption removed, and privacy advocates are pushing back 2026-05-11 at 13:57 By Anamarija Pogorelec After introducing optional end-to-end encrypted messaging in 2023, Instagram announced in March 2026 that encryption for direct messages would be discontinued, and the feature was removed on May 8. The change allows Instagram to access direct message content, including […]
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Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups 2026-05-05 at 13:21 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a commitment to publishing evidence of secure fleet deployments. How encrypted backups work These updates build on the company’s HSM-based Backup Key […]
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Researchers build an encrypted routing layer for private AI inference 2026-04-21 at 07:31 By Sinisa Markovic Organizations in healthcare, finance, and other sensitive industries want to use large AI models without exposing private data to the cloud servers running those models. A cryptographic technique called Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) makes this possible. It splits data […]
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Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption 2026-04-20 at 14:37 By Ionut Arghire The continued use of the half-century-old protocol exposes enterprises and end users to various types of attacks. The post Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]
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Product showcase: Syncthing for secure, private file synchronization 2026-04-20 at 07:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec Syncthing is a free and open-source application that synchronizes files directly between your devices. Instead of uploading data to a central server, it uses a peer-to-peer approach, transferring files whenever peers are online. This decentralized model ensures that your data remains […]
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Product showcase: Ente Auth encrypts, backs up, and syncs 2FA 2026-04-16 at 08:11 By Anamarija Pogorelec Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an essential layer of protection for online accounts, and Ente Auth makes it easier to manage securely across devices. Ente Auth is a free, open-source authenticator app designed to generate and store one-time passcodes for […]
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OpenSSL 4.0.0 release cuts deprecated protocols and gains post-quantum support 2026-04-14 at 18:57 By Anamarija Pogorelec OpenSSL 4.0.0 removes several long-deprecated features, adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, and introduces API-level changes that will require code updates for applications built against older versions. SSLv3, SSLv2 client hello, and engines are gone SSLv3 support has been […]
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Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users 2026-04-13 at 13:22 By Ionut Arghire The feature allows enterprise users to compose and read end-to-end encrypted messages natively on their mobile devices. The post Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]
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Gmail’s end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required 2026-04-10 at 14:45 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 ensuring data remains compliant with sovereignty and compliance requirements. This feature is available for […]
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Cloudflare moves up its post-quantum deadline as researchers narrow the path to Q-Day 2026-04-07 at 20:31 By Mirko Zorz Cloudflare announced it is targeting 2029 to complete post-quantum security across its entire product suite, including post-quantum authentication. The company is following a revised roadmap that Google also adopted after announcing that it had improved the […]
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OpenSSH 10.3 patches five security bugs and drops legacy rekeying support 2026-04-02 at 18:58 By Anamarija Pogorelec OpenSSH 10.3 shipped carrying five security fixes alongside feature additions and a set of behavior changes that will break compatibility with older SSH implementations that do not support rekeying. Rekeying compatibility removed SSH clients and servers that lack […]
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Tails 7.6 ships automatic Tor bridge retrieval and a new password manager 2026-03-27 at 01:05 By Anamarija Pogorelec Tails 7.6 is out, and for users operating on networks that block Tor, the most consequential addition is built-in bridge retrieval. The Tor Connection assistant can now detect when a direct connection to Tor is restricted and […]
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Quantum threats are already active and the defense response remains fragmented 2026-03-23 at 17:17 By Mirko Zorz Enterprises are moving toward post-quantum security at uneven speeds, and the gap between organizations that have built crypto-agility into their infrastructure and those that have adopted the label without the underlying capability is widening. Dr. Tan Teik Guan, […]
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Java 26 ships with new cryptography API and HTTP/3 support 2026-03-19 at 09:59 By Anamarija Pogorelec Oracle released JDK 26, the 17th consecutive feature release delivered under the six-month cadence the project adopted in 2018. The release includes ten JDK Enhancement Proposals spanning language changes, garbage collection improvements, cryptographic tooling, and network protocol support. PEM […]
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Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram 2026-03-16 at 13:49 By Sinisa Markovic End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026. Meta justified the move by saying the feature was rarely used, with only a small fraction of Instagram users enabling encryption. The company advised users seeking end-to-end encryption […]
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Certificate lifespans are shrinking and most organizations aren’t ready 2026-03-16 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz The push for shorter TLS certificate lifespans has been building for years. It started with Google’s internal push toward 90-day certificates, which gained traction inside the industry before resistance from enterprise customers slowed things down. Then Apple proposed 47-day certificates, […]
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EU Parliament backs extension of CSAM detection rules until 2027 2026-03-13 at 14:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec The European Parliament has voted to extend a temporary exemption to EU privacy legislation that allows online platforms to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The extension prolongs a derogation from the EU’s ePrivacy Directive, which was set […]
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