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What you need to know about encryption on your phone - CNET What you need to know about encryption on your phone - CNET Posted: 10 Mar 2016 12:00 AM PST Jason Cipriani/CNET The heated and very public confrontation between the FBI and Apple has spurred a lot of talk about encryption, the technology that shields data on phones and other gadgets. The feds are pushing Apple to find a way to prevent an iPhone 5C from erasing itself after 10 successive incorrect guesses at the passcode. The user of that phone, San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, used a PIN code to secure his device, and without bypassing that code, the data stored on it is unreadable, thanks to encryption. If Apple were to disable the auto-erase feature, the FBI could then connect the iPhone to a computer and quickly and repeatedly attempt to guess the passcode -- a technique commonly referred to as a brute force attack -- until the device is unlocked. Should the FBI preva

Why privacy advocates are concerned about cheap Android phones — and what Google should do about it - Vox.com Why privacy advocates are concerned about cheap Android phones — and what Google should do about it - Vox.com Posted: 17 Jan 2020 06:35 AM PST If you own a smartphone, particularly one that runs Google's Android operating system, you have no doubt noticed it came with a bunch of pre-installed apps that you can't remove. Some of these are necessary for the device to function; others are not, and you may not want them but are stuck with them anyway. These are known as bloatware . Sometimes they aren't just annoying — they can compromise your privacy by tracking your activities , including, in one famous case , by logging your keystrokes and text messages. They are also a potential source of viruses and malware that compromise the security of your phone. That's why a group of more than 50 privacy and human rights adv

Zoom Developing End-to-End Encryption Feature for Paying Users - MacRumors Zoom Developing End-to-End Encryption Feature for Paying Users - MacRumors Mobile Encryption Market Size, Key Players, Dynamics and Technological Advancement 2020-2026 - Morning Tick TunnelBear review - Tom's Guide Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters Zoom Developing End-to-End Encryption Feature for Paying Users - MacRumors Posted: 01 Jun 2020 03:53 AM PDT Videoconferencing service Zoom says it is developing end-to-end encryption for the platform, but the feature will only be available to paying users. Speaking to Reuters , Zoom security consultant Alex Stamos confirmed the plan, which had been based on "a combination of technological, safety and business factors." Zoom has attracted millions of free and paying customers amid the global health crisis, with stay-a

How to Encrypt Files & Folders in Windows 10 - Gadgets To Use How to Encrypt Files & Folders in Windows 10 - Gadgets To Use Posted: 02 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PST Encryption is a must if you store confidential data on your computer. When ignored, it may lead to unauthorized access to your important files and folders and your sensitive data may end up being sold in the black market or can even be used against you. In this article, let's have a look at some easy ways on how to encrypt files and folders in Windows 10 . Encrypt Files & Folders in Windows 10 Using the Encrypted File System (EFS) Microsoft Windows, by default, comes with a built-in Encrypted File System that provides filesystem-level encryption. It can be enabled for individual files and directories within the File Explorer, as follows. 1] Open the File Explorer and locate the file or folder you wish to encrypt. 2]  Right-click on the file or folder and select