The EU’s two-tier encryption vision is digital feudalism

The European Commission proposes weakening encryption for the public while maintaining strong cryptography for state actors.
Reuters

US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy

WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - At least 30 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world's ...
Newsweek

New Social Security COLA Announcement Date Confirmed

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the date of the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement after it was pushed back due to the ongoing government shutdown. The original ...
TechCrunch

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users’ preferences. The update includes features that offer users greater control over the ...
IEEE

EFIE: Efficient and Fine-Grained Image Encryption Algorithm With Permutation-Substitution Synchronization

Abstract: Currently, both pixel-level and bit-level image encryption algorithms demonstrate excellent visual performance. However, most high-security algorithms usually involve complex encryption ...
The Verge

The UK’s war on Apple encryption is back

A new secret order has reportedly been issued, this time specifically targeting British users’ private iCloud data. A new secret order has reportedly been issued, this time specifically targeting ...
PC Magazine

Post-Quantum Encryption: The VPN Buzzword You Should Actually Care About

Quantum computers could one day crack the encryption protecting your most sensitive data. Here's how VPNs are adapting. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy. With ...
Business Wire

Adva Network Security scores world first with BSI-approved 400G encryption solution

Authorities, critical network operators and high‑security enterprises need quantum‑safe, high‑capacity encryption for classified data FSP 3000 S-Flex ™ is the only 400G Layer 1 muxponder approved by ...
The New York Times

The Pentagon, the Press and the Fight to Control National Security Coverage

Journalists have long shaped history through scrutiny of the military. Now the Defense Department plans to cut off access for reporters who publish even unclassified information without official ...
Newsweek

Homeland Security Compares Migrants to Pokémon: ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All’

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has compared apprehending migrants to catching Pokémon. On Monday, DHS shared a video on X with the caption, "Gotta Catch 'Em All," the slogan widely ...
Cleveland.com

Social Security quietly rolls out another change for recipients

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier for millions of Americans to access benefits and services online. The new ...
Bleeping Computer

GitHub tightens npm security with mandatory 2FA, access tokens

GitHub is introducing a set of defenses against supply-chain attacks on the platform that led to multiple large-scale incidents recently. The attacks led to the compromise of thousands of accounts and ...