Intelligence agencies don’t like encryption with Quantum Key Distribution
Several European intelligence agencies voiced their criticism about Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in a recent position paper. This encryption method theoretically guarantees secure communications by preventing anyone from intercepting keys undetected. The agencies point to several supposedly inher... Read more
‘Dutch bill proposes to expand wiretapping by intelligence agencies’
Dutch intelligence agencies hope to expand their hacking and wiretapping capabilities in response to the Ukraine crisis.
The Volkskrant, a reputable Dutch newspaper, claims to have seen a private bill that proposes to expand the hacking and interception capabilities of intelligence agencies in t... Read more
“US threatens to share less intelligence if Huawei sets up 5G networks.
The United States has made new threats to allies who intend to continue to work with the Chinese company Huawei. Specifically, Germany has been threatened with less information if it allows Huawei to help set up 5G networks.
The Wall Street Journal writes that the American ambassador to Germany, Ric... Read more
Apple changes the way it reports user requests for information
Apple has changed the way it reports requests for information about its users from intelligence services. The procedure followed by the manufacturer of iPhones and MacBooks, among others, is now more in line with rival tech companies such as Google and Microsoft.
Since 2014, Apple has announced the ... Read more