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New Mexico jury awards Meta $375 million in child-safety case, Meta to appeal
business16 days ago

New Mexico jury awards Meta $375 million in child-safety case, Meta to appeal

A New Mexico state court jury found Meta liable for violating consumer protections by failing to shield children on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, ordering $375 million in damages. The case, rooted in an undercover operation and investigative reporting into child exploitation, also highlighted deficient reporting and overreliance on AI moderation. Meta plans to appeal as it faces two more child-safety trials and a separate federal suit, with potential changes like age-gating and encryption-design adjustments on the horizon.

via Ars Technica|
#business#child-safety#encryption
Instagram ends end-to-end encryption for DMs starting May 2026
technology24 days ago

Instagram ends end-to-end encryption for DMs starting May 2026

Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8, 2026, allowing Meta to view message contents when encryption is not enabled. Meta cites low uptake of encrypted DMs and ongoing safety concerns from law enforcement and child-safety groups; users seeking encrypted chats can switch to WhatsApp. Australia has already seen the feature deactivated, and analysts say the move reflects a broader split between social media and messaging, balancing safety and business considerations.

via The Guardian|
#encryption#instagram#messaging
Meta rolls back Instagram encryption, fueling a privacy-safety showdown
technology24 days ago

Meta rolls back Instagram encryption, fueling a privacy-safety showdown

Meta will deprecate end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages starting May 8, citing low adoption and directing users to WhatsApp for encrypted chats, while Messenger’s E2EE remains available. Internal safety staff warned that default encryption could hinder detection and reporting of abuse, and internal forecasts suggested a steep drop in referrals to child-protection services, contributing to a slow and incomplete rollout. This marks the first time a major platform has rolled back encryption, against a backdrop of global regulatory pressure and ongoing child-safety concerns, highlighting the clash between user privacy and platform safety in private communications.

via Platformer|
#child-safety#encryption#instagram
technology27 days ago

Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption This May

Meta will end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages on May 8, 2026, affecting only a small subset of opt-in users in select regions. Affected users will be able to export their chats/media before encryption is removed, and those on older app versions may need to update to retrieve conversations. The move follows low adoption of E2E on Instagram and comes amid ongoing privacy vs. safety debates among regulators and advocates; WhatsApp remains Meta’s primary E2E platform, and Meta’s encryption work continues on Messenger. Meta says the removal will happen soon and has faced criticism from privacy advocates.

via Ground News|
#encryption#instagram#messaging
Zuckerberg concedes some criminal activity is inevitable on Meta apps
technology1 month ago

Zuckerberg concedes some criminal activity is inevitable on Meta apps

During a New Mexico trial over child-safety allegations, Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said that despite safety efforts and teen protections, some criminal activity will inevitably occur on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram; prosecutors contend Meta prioritizes profits over safety, while the company points to encryption and proactive safety features as safeguards. The testimony covers the effectiveness of tools like end-to-end encryption on Messenger and the 'People you may know' algorithm, and the trial continues with deposits and internal concerns about safeguards.

via The Guardian|
#childsafety#encryption#facebook
Security researchers find critical flaws in mainstream password managers
technology1 month ago

Security researchers find critical flaws in mainstream password managers

An ETH Zurich team tested Bitwarden, LastPass, and Dashlane under a malicious-server threat model and demonstrated 12, 7, and 6 attacks respectively, showing that passwords could be accessed or altered and that end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption promises may not hold. They found the attacks often only required routine user actions like logging in or syncing. The researchers propose updating cryptographic standards for new customers, providing migration paths for existing users, and increasing transparency via external audits, noting that many providers still rely on outdated crypto. Consumers should favor password managers that disclose vulnerabilities, are audited, and enable end-to-end encryption by default.

via futurity.org|
#cybersecurity#encryption#eth-zurich
Massive 100TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Deal from Internxt at $849.97
technology1 month ago

Massive 100TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Deal from Internxt at $849.97

Mashable Deals reports a limited-time sale offering 100TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for life for $849.97 (down from $9,900). The plan is available to new users only and codes aren’t stackable. It features end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge storage, open-source software, GDPR compliance, and post-quantum security, usable across Windows/macOS/Linux, iOS/Android with unlimited devices and ongoing app updates. The sale runs through Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT and prices may change.

via Mashable|
#cloud-storage#deal#encryption
Zero-knowledge claims tested: researchers reveal multiple flaws in top password managers
security1 month ago

Zero-knowledge claims tested: researchers reveal multiple flaws in top password managers

Researchers from ETH Zurich and USI Lugano analyzed Bitwarden, Dashlane, and LastPass and uncovered multiple attack vectors that can enable a compromised or malicious server to read or even modify vaults, especially when account-recovery, group enrollment, key escrow, or backward-compatibility features are enabled. Some attacks could allow theft of entire vaults or selective item data, and even breach older encryption configurations. While vendors defend their security audits and ongoing patching, the study argues that the term “zero-knowledge” can be misleading and urges stronger threat models and resilience measures across password managers.

via Ars Technica|
#account-recovery#encryption#password-managers
Google Urges Swift Post-Quantum Security Upgrades Amid Quantum Threats
technology2 months ago

Google Urges Swift Post-Quantum Security Upgrades Amid Quantum Threats

Alphabet's Google warns that future quantum computers could crack today's encryption, urging governments and major industries to accelerate post-quantum security work. The company emphasizes crypto agility and ongoing updates, cites NIST's post-quantum standards, and notes that attackers may harvest data now to decrypt later. Google has tested quantum-safe methods in Chrome and argues cloud-based updates can speed the transition, while markets reacted to the news and analysts see potential upside from stronger security infrastructure.

via TipRanks|
#cybersecurity#encryption#google
FBI opens probe into Minneapolis protest Signal chats after far-right claim
politics2 months ago

FBI opens probe into Minneapolis protest Signal chats after far-right claim

The FBI director Kash Patel announced a criminal investigation into Signal chat groups used by Minneapolis protesters after a far-right influencer claimed he infiltrated them, with officials saying the inquiry could target illegal activity (such as doxxing or obstructing agents) but not peaceful protest or First Amendment activity. Critics question the basis given encryption and protected organizing. The move comes as authorities say they are not investigating the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by border patrol agents, a case handled by Homeland Security Investigations, with body-camera footage under review.

via The Guardian|
#encryption#fbi#first-amendment
WhatsApp adds a 'Strict Account Settings' shield for high-risk users
news2 months ago

WhatsApp adds a 'Strict Account Settings' shield for high-risk users

WhatsApp is rolling out Strict Account Settings aimed at high-risk users (e.g., journalists and public figures). It automatically blocks attachments and media from unknown senders, silences calls from unknown contacts, and can restrict link previews, group additions, and visibility of profile details on the primary device, as part of a broader security push following spyware incidents and ongoing privacy concerns.

via The Verge|
#cybersecurity#encryption#news
Cloud-stored BitLocker keys can be handed to law enforcement
security2 months ago

Cloud-stored BitLocker keys can be handed to law enforcement

Microsoft has confirmed that BitLocker recovery keys backed up in the cloud can be provided to law enforcement under a valid legal order, a situation highlighted by a Guam FBI case. To reduce this risk, users should avoid cloud backups and instead store the recovery key locally—on a USB drive or as a printed copy—and remove any cloud-stored copies; the piece also explains how to check BitLocker settings and how to back up the key safely.

via ZDNET|
#bitlocker#cloud-backup#encryption