Encryption

Biden offers last-minute executive order to tighten cyber security among federal agencies

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Biden offers last-minute executive order to tighten cyber security among federal agencies

In the wake of several high profile cyber attacks against American telecommunications companies, health systems, and even the U.S. Treasury, the Biden Administration will soon announce new rules for holding hackers accountable, a senior administration official said. According to the Biden Administration official, a soon-to-be released, 11th-hour executive order will aim to make sanctions more … Read more

What counts as sovereign in the cloud? – POLITICO

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What counts as sovereign in the cloud? – POLITICO

Yet that doesn’t mean only European providers can offer sovereign cloud solutions. American providers might also be able to protect customer data from United States government access through technical measures such as client-side encryption, encryption with third-party key management or confidential computing. If securely implemented, the American provider can then only disclose data in its … Read more

Telegram app CEO Pavel Durov reportedly arrested at French airport – POLITICO

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Telegram app CEO Pavel Durov reportedly arrested at French airport – POLITICO

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, French media reported. Durov was taken into custody under a French arrest warrant as he got off his private jet after a flight from Azerbaijan, TF1 TV and BFM TV reported, citing people … Read more

How to hide folders in Windows (and how to find them again)

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How to hide folders in Windows (and how to find them again)

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Hiding folders in Windows is a great way to tuck personal or important information away from prying eyes. It won’t make it impossible to find them, but it will deter those who don’t know there’s something to look for. That’s good, though, because it means your data is still readily … Read more

5 VPNs you should use instead of ExpressVPN or NordVPN

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5 VPNs you should use instead of ExpressVPN or NordVPN

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you’re in the market for a VPN, you’ve probably considered ExpressVPN and NordVPN. They’re the darling of YouTube ads the world over, and you’ll commonly find the names side-by-side on top of the list of the best VPNs (including our own). They are indeed some of the best VPN … Read more

Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures

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Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures

Even if you’re not sure what a virtual private network (VPN) actually is, we bet you’ve heard of a platform called NordVPN. A tried and true player in the ultra-competitive world of VPN services, NordVPN is used by more than 14 million people, and is available for numerous desktop and mobile devices. But even if software … Read more

Britain’s got some of Europe’s toughest surveillance laws. Now it wants more – POLITICO

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Britain’s got some of Europe’s toughest surveillance laws. Now it wants more – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — The U.K. already has some of the most far-reaching surveillance laws in the democratic world. Now it’s rushing to beef them up even further — and tech firms are spooked. Britain’s government wants to build on its landmark Investigatory Powers Act, a … Read more

Google Drive vs. Dropbox | Digital Trends

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Google Drive vs. Dropbox | Digital Trends

There are a lot of different ways to store files online or share them with others. Services like Google Drive and Dropbox are both popular choices that are also convenient for easily sharing large files you couldn’t fit into an email.  If you’re wondering which is better, there’s no reason to guess. We’ve already compared … Read more