Computing Inside Europe’s quest to build an unhackable quantum internet An ambitious project in the Netherlands aims to use quantum technology to foil hackers who try to spy on data flowing through the internet’s pipes. by Martin Giles 2018-10-22T14:59:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines White House and Department of Homeland Security Want a Way Around Encryption The secretary for homeland security and the president’s cybersecurity advisor echo the NSA and FBI’s concerns about encryption. by Tom Simonite 2015-04-22T12:13:00-04:00
Connectivity Tech Companies Shine Some Light on National Security Requests “Transparency reports” reveal insights about the requests made in the name of national security—including information that was previously kept secret. by Mike Orcutt 2014-03-10T15:48:00-04:00
Connectivity Group Thinks Anonymity Should Be Baked Into the Internet Itself Following NSA surveillance revelations, talks advance on making the privacy-protecting tool Tor an Internet standard. by David Talbot 2013-11-26T14:30:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines NSA Leak Leaves Crypto-Math Intact but Highlights Known Workarounds New details of the NSA’s capabilities suggest encryption can still be trusted. But more effort is needed to fix problems with how it is used. by Tom Simonite 2013-09-09T10:40:00-04:00
Connectivity Why E-mail Can’t Be Completely Private The closure of two “ultra-private” e-mail services shows just how weak the system really is. by David Talbot 2013-08-14T11:30:00-04:00
Connectivity NSA Surveillance Reflects a Broader Interpretation of the Patriot Act Privacy advocates have warned for years about the kinds of surveillance revelations that were aired this week. by Tom Simonite and Rachel Metz 2013-06-07T17:52:00-04:00
