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WhatsApp introduces encryption option for chat backups
2021-10-15 09:30:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) WhatsApp has added encryption for chat backups. The optional layer of extra security is available for backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud...
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Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Ring Video Devices Worldwide
2021-07-14 13:00:40| TechNewsWorld
After a successful rollout in the U.S. earlier this year, Amazon is expanding support for end-to-end encryption for video captured on its Ring products. Part of what's motivating this is probably setting a higher global standard so wherever Amazon goes, they will be welcome by satisfying stringent local standards," said Brad Russell, vice president of Interpret.
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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?
2021-05-18 01:01:20| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.
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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan must not not hamper child protection
2021-04-19 01:08:05| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.
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Zoom Beefs Up User Security With End-To-End Encryption
2020-10-28 12:22:00| TechNewsWorld
Zoom gave its users a big security upgrade Monday when it rolled out end-to-end encryption for its online meetings network. E2EE puts control of the keys for scrambling data in the hands of meeting organizers. Before the E2EE rollout, encryption was done on Zoom's servers, where someone with access to those servers could intercept the data. When used correctly, E2EE can make it difficult for even the best-resourced intelligence agencies to eavesdrop on communication.
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