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technology2 days ago•5 min saved

macOS 28 drops encrypted HFS+ support, prompting decrypt or reformat to APFS

Apple’s macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) volumes, so encrypted HFS+ drives must be decrypted or reformatted to APFS to continue functioning. Unencrypted HFS+ volumes remain supported. Users should back up data first and can either decrypt and then convert to APFS or reformat the drive to APFS (Encrypted or not) via Disk Utility; note that encrypted Time Machine backups aren’t covered by this guidance.

via 9to5Mac|

#apfs #encryption #hfs

technology16 days ago•29 min saved

Quantum computing: a breakthrough with a looming security crisis

Quantum computing is racing forward, with tech giants pursuing machines that could surpass today’s supercomputers and transform fields like materials science and drug design. But the same power could break current encryption, threatening global security; the US has fast-tracked quantum development via executive orders and is pushing quantum-safe security updates, while standards for quantum-resistant encryption have already been published. With heavy investment from rivals like China and Russia and timelines that remain uncertain (potential breakthroughs by 2029), the article frames quantum tech as a sea change with significant national-security implications.

via New York Post|

#cybersecurity #encryption #national-security

technology23 days ago•8 min saved

Behind the Signals: How investigators accessed encrypted chats in the Minneapolis anti-ICE case

U.S. prosecutors used transcripts from more than 100 Signal messages to indict 15 anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, suggesting authorities may have accessed the defendants’ devices; the piece notes that end-to-end encryption isn’t foolproof if a device is compromised and offers tips to harden Signal privacy, such as enabling disappearing messages and regularly deleting chats.

via The Intercept|

#encryption #indictment #minneapolis

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

iPhone Messages finally guard RCS with end-to-end encryption in iOS 26.5

iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app by default (in beta). Encryption depends on both participants’ carriers, so not every conversation may be encrypted. To verify, open a chat’s details, scroll to the bottom, and check the status message: it will say whether the conversation is encrypted end-to-end or not (a lock icon may appear for some chats).

via 9to5Mac|

#encryption #ios #iphone

tech1 month ago•48 min saved

Meta unveils Incognito Chat: end-to-end encrypted AI with no server logs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced Incognito Chat for Meta AI, a private-by-design chat that doesn’t store conversation logs on servers, uses end-to-end encryption, and makes messages disappear after you leave the chat. The feature will roll out over coming months to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, positioning Meta against other AI chats that retain temporary data (Google: up to 72 hours; ChatGPT/Claude: days).

via The Verge|

#ai #encryption #meta

apps-and-software1 month ago•55 min saved

Cross-Platform Privacy Finally Arrives as iOS 26.5 Brings RCS Encryption to iPhone–Android Chats

Apple and Google are enabling end‑to‑end encrypted RCS cross‑platform messaging in the iOS 26.5 beta, embedding encryption into the GSMA’s RCS Universal Profile so iPhone and Android users can chat privately automatically when both parties are on a supported device and carrier; major carriers in the US and Canada are onboard, but it’s a beta rollout and may take time to reach all users.

via Android Central|

#apple #apps-and-software #encryption

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Forza Horizon 6 leaks surface after Steam upload slip

Playable copies of Forza Horizon 6 appeared on piracy sites days before launch after Microsoft briefly uploaded about 155 GB of unencrypted files to Steam; CrackWatch and other communities quickly reported that the game’s copy protection was cracked and leaks spread on social media, raising concerns about potential revenue impact ahead of the official May 19 release (May 15 for the Premium Edition).

via Ars Technica|

#crackwatch #encryption #forza-horizon-6

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Apple patches iOS flaw leaking deleted Signal messages via push notifications

Apple fixed a security flaw that allowed push notifications to retain content from deleted Signal messages, potentially letting authorities access encrypted chats even after deletion. The bug stemmed from a logging issue that failed to redact data; after updating, affected notifications are deleted and future notifications for deleted apps won’t be preserved. Signal praised the quick fix and users are advised to review notification previews for extra privacy.

via Ars Technica|

#apple #encryption #privacy

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

XChat arrives on iPhone with privacy-first messaging from X

X unveiled XChat, a standalone, ad-free messaging app for iPhone and iPad that promises end-to-end encryption, audio/video calling, file sharing, and group chats. The launch is planned for April 17 and will not include Android support, while privacy-policy questions from users linger over the service.

via Mashable|

#encryption #iphone #messaging

business3 months ago•6 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•14 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•40 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Meta to Phase Out End-to-End Encryption in Instagram DMs by May 2026

Meta will discontinue support for end-to-end encryption in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, with guidance for users to download affected chats and media. The move follows earlier testing of E2EE as part of privacy goals and comes amid broader debates about privacy versus safety and law-enforcement access.

via The Hacker News|

#encryption #end-to-end-encryption #instagram

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

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