#encryption

Sadly, this is only the beginning of a domino effect should it go into law.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/florida-draft-law-mandating-encryption-backdoors-for-social-media-accounts-billed-dangerous-and-dumb/

#encryption #backdoors #privacy #security

Android just got a quiet but powerful security upgrade: automatic reboots after 3 days of device inactivity.

Google has rolled out a new feature via Google Play Services: if an Android device remains locked for 3 consecutive days, it will now automatically reboot.

Why this matters:
Rebooting puts the phone back into the "Before First Unlock" state — where data remains fully encrypted and inaccessible without the passcode. This makes it significantly harder for anyone trying to extract sensitive data using forensic tools like Cellebrite or Magnet.

Apple introduced a similar feature last year, signaling a broader trend: both ecosystems are reinforcing protections against post-unlock data extraction, often used by law enforcement or threat actors.

This feature:

- Reduces exposure time after a phone is seized or stolen
- Restores full disk encryption status automatically
- Adds a layer of passive defense even if users don’t act

At @Efani, we advocate for security that works even when you’re not paying attention. Automatic reboots after periods of inactivity are a subtle but smart move — one that helps prevent surveillance, data harvesting, and unauthorized access.

It’s not just about convenience anymore. It’s about digital self-defense by default.

#MobileSecurity #Android #Encryption #Privacy #EfaniSecure

@movim @dominik

Note, that #OMEMO has been taken directly from Signal, only adapted for #XMPP.

Most modern #Jabber clients default to OMEMO for one-to-one conversations nowadays. For private groups, I believe, users still have to enable it explicitely.

I'm not aware of any public Jabber server that would still accept non-TLS connections, so you have both transport #encryption and #e2ee.

Modernizing an Enigma Machine - This project by [Miro] is awesome, not only did he build a replica Enigma machine ... - https://hackaday.com/2025/04/17/modernizing-an-enigma-machine/ #reverseengineering #debruijnsequence #retrocomputing #enigmamachine #encryption #pogopin #enigma

Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit

Teilen er­be­ten

als PDF:

https://cryptpad.digitalcourage.de/file/#/2/file/pIOSst7Z53pFECyng-lX9LlQ/

 #DSGVO #TDDDG ( #unplugtrump )
#Datenschutz #Privatsphäre #sicherheit #Verschlüsselung
#encryption #WEtell #SoloKey #NitroKey #Email #Cybersecurity #Pixelfed #Massenűberwachung
#Google #Metadaten #WhatsApp #Threema #Cryptpad #Signal
#Hateaid #Cyberstalking #Messenger #Browser #Youtube #NewPipe #Chatkontrolle #nichtszuverbergen #ÜberwachungsKapitalismus #Microsoft #Apple #Windows #Linux #Matrix #Mastodon #Friendica #Fediverse #Mastodir #Loops #2FA #Ransomware #Foss #VeraCrypt #HateAid #Coreboot #Volksverpetzer #Netzpolitik #Digitalisierung #FragdenStaat #Shiftphone  #OpenSource #GrapheneOS #CCC #Mail #Mullvad #PGP #GnuPG #DNS #Gaming #linuxgaming #Lutris #Protondb #eOS #Enshittification
#Bloatware #TPM #Murena  #LiberaPay #GnuTaler #Taler #PreppingforFuture
#FediLZ #BlueLZ #InstaLZ #ThreatModel
#FLOSS #UEFI #Medienkompetenz

Register for Cyberside Chats: Live! Quantum Shift: How Cybersecurity Must Evolve Now!

Quantum computing is on the horizon, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about cybersecurity. Join our April 23rd live session where cybersecurity experts @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin will dive into the implications of quantum technology on encryption and data security. Learn what steps security leaders should take today to prepare for this disruptive shift.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and stay ahead of emerging threats. Register now!

https://www.lmgsecurity.com/event/cyberside-chats-live-april25/

#QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity #Encryption #CybersideChats #CISO #infosec #CIO #CEO #Cyberaware #ITsecurity #Riskmanagement #CybersecurityInsights #Tech #Cyber

HelloKitty Ransomware Resurfaced

The HelloKitty ransomware group, active since late 2020, has resurfaced with new variants in 2024 and potentially 2025. Originally forking from DeathRansom, HelloKitty targets Windows and Linux environments, appending .CRYPTED, .CRYPT, or .KITTY extensions to encrypted files. The group has used multiple TOR domains for negotiations and has been linked to high-profile attacks, including CD Projekt Red. Analysis reveals potential connections to China, despite earlier attributions to Ukraine. The ransomware employs sophisticated encryption techniques, including RSA-2048 and AES. Recent samples show evolving tactics, with increased focus on system discovery and process termination. HelloKitty has also been utilized by other threat actors, including Vice Society and Lapsus$. The group's continued activity and adaptations suggest ongoing relevance in the ransomware landscape.

Pulse ID: 67feb4ff5c2dd0fabe7255e9
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/67feb4ff5c2dd0fabe7255e9
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2025-04-15 19:35:27

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

#China #CyberSecurity #Encryption #ICS #InfoSec #Linux #OTX #OpenThreatExchange #RansomWare #UK #Ukr #Ukraine #ViceSociety #Windows #bot #AlienVault

From @eff on the "Blue Bird"

It's much easier to use apps that support end-to-end #encryption than it used to be, but it's still good to know how it works. https://ssd.eff.org/module/deep-dive-end-end-encryption-how-do-public-key-encryption-systems-work

A global coalition is warning Sweden against encryption backdoor legislation. The proposed law, aimed at combating crime, could compromise digital security and force companies like Signal to leave the Swedish market. #Encryption #Privacy #Sweden #newz

https://cyberinsider.com/global-coalition-warns-sweden-against-encryption-backdoor-legislation/

Generates random 16 bytes, transforms it to CryptoKey Object, encrypts it for RSA-key issuer

https://github.com/dabevlohn/wasm-rc-sesskey

#wasm #webassembly #rust #rocketchat #e2ee #encryption #key

If you're worried about where to host your data in Europe, remember that not all EU member states are created equal when it comes to encryption keys disclosure laws.

See the **Key Disclosure Law** page on Wikipedia[1] - the legislation that requires individuals to hand over cryptographic keys to law enforcement.

My top pick:
- Germany
- Iceland
- Belgium (see note on WP)
- Switzerland (yet)

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_disclosure_law

#Encryption #EE2E #NothingToHide #Hosting #DataPrivacy

What is quantum internet? Why it could change the internet forever
A new kind of internet that’s faster, safer, impossible to hack. Here’s what you need to know
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/what-quantum-internet-why-could-change-internet-forever #cybersecurity #quantumcomputing #encryption

New Privacy Guides article
by me:

Encryption Is Not a Crime

The war against encryption isn't new, but the quantity of data about us that needs protection is.

Despite the senseless attacks,
it is vital that we fight back to protect the right to using end-to-end encryption.

Encryption protects us all: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/04/11/encryption-is-not-a-crime/

#PrivacyGuides #Encryption #Privacy #E2EE #RootForE2EE

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#encryption #secure

The EFF's 'Certbot' Now Supports Six-Day Certs - 10 years ago "certificate authorities normally issued certificate lifetimes lastin... - https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/04/14/0356212/the-effs-certbot-now-supports-six-day-certs?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed #encryption

Florida’s new “Social Media Use by Minors” bill (SB 868/HB 743) has a chilling twist: it demands platforms create backdoors to decrypt private messages.

That means:
End-to-end encryption may be turned off
Disappearing messages could be banned
Minors lose digital privacy
All users may face weaker security

EFF warns this is a dangerous precedent that risks everyone’s online safety. Legislating away encryption doesn’t protect kids — it jeopardizes all of us.

#Cybersecurity #Privacy #Encryption #TechPolicy
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/floridas-new-social-media-bill-says-quiet-part-out-loud-and-demands-encryption

BusKill Tutorial: Self Destructing Laptop Storage

#buskill #encryption #crypto #storage #forensics #antiforensics #HDD #infosec #cybersecurity #datarecovery #luks #encrypted #harddrive #privacy #security #educational

Watch On #Peertube:

https://tube.tchncs.de/w/q8X2JyxYH26tqYi2VisTHb

"At least Florida’s SB 868/HB 743, “Social Media Use By Minors” bill isn’t beating around the bush when it states that it would require “social media platforms to provide a mechanism to decrypt end-to-end encryption when law enforcement obtains a subpoena.” Usually these sorts of sweeping mandates are hidden behind smoke and mirrors, but this time it’s out in the open: Florida wants a backdoor into any end-to-end encrypted social media platforms that allow accounts for minors. This would likely lead to companies not offering end-to-end encryption to minors at all, making them less safe online.

Encryption is the best tool we have to protect our communication online. It’s just as important for young people as it is for everyone else, and the idea that Florida can “protect” minors by making them less safe is dangerous and dumb.

The bill is not only privacy-invasive, it’s also asking for the impossible."

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/floridas-new-social-media-bill-says-quiet-part-out-loud-and-demands-encryption

#USA #Florida #SocialMedia #Encryption #Backdoors #Privacy