FinWise data breach shows why encryption is your last defense

The FinWise breach shows that when insider threats strike, encryption is the last line of defense. Penta Security's D.AMO ...
Association for Progressive Communications

Encryption Day 2025: Why encryption matters in uncertain times, and selected resources to learn more

On 21 October 2025, we celebrate the fifth Encryption Day. As part of the Global Encryption Coalition, APC is highlighting ...
The New York Times

4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Houston Chronicle

Texas Cajun chain files for bankruptcy, citing debt and crawfish woes

A Texas restaurant chain is filing for bankruptcy, and it's placing the blame on some unusual suspects, according to court filings. Razzoo's Cajun Cafe filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection in the ...
The Verge

Google Drive adds AI to detect ransomware before it spreads

When the tool detects potentially malicious activity, you’ll get a notification and be able to roll back your files. When the tool detects potentially malicious activity, you’ll get a notification ...
The Verge

Microsoft says this new cooling method could enable more powerful chips and efficient data centers

Figuring out how to keep a chip cool is one of the biggest challenges to designing a more powerful and sustainable chip. Microsoft says it’s making progress on a new solution. Figuring out how to ...
Bleeping Computer

Obscura, an obscure new ransomware variant

On 29 August 2025, Huntress analysts encountered a previously unseen ransomware variant called “Obscura.” This name was taken from the ransom note (README_Obscura.txt), which also made several ...
IEEE

Lightweight Encryption Scheme for Secure File Exchange in IoT Environment

Abstract: When two or more companies communicate information, security is their top priority. IoT devices enable smooth data interchange and interaction across smart devices, ushering in a new age of ...
CoinTelegraph

EU’s Chat Control law would push users toward ‘Web3 alternatives’ — Experts

Privacy experts warn EU’s Chat Control law could break encryption, erode trust in digital platforms and push users toward decentralized Web3 solutions. As European ...
The Hacker News

HiddenGh0st, Winos and kkRAT Exploit SEO, GitHub Pages in Chinese Malware Attacks

Chinese-speaking users are the target of a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign that uses fake software sites to distribute malware. "The attackers manipulated search rankings with SEO ...
AppleInsider

Inside VLC - the best universal video tool for Mac for over a decade

While tech giants kept building bloated media apps, a scrappy open-source project called VideoLan quietly ate their lunch by playing every weird file you could throw at it. Here's how to get the most ...
Gizmodo

Best Microsoft OneDrive Alternatives of 2025

Best Cloud Storage Services of 2025 Best Microsoft OneDrive Alternatives of 2025 You’re at the right place if you seek the best Microsoft OneDrive alternatives. Microsoft’s built-in solution isn’t ...