The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.
Tag: Computer Security
Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions Stoke Fears of Government Surveillance
Disruptions have fueled claims from rights groups that the Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to surveil and control the country’s internet.
How Julian Assange Lit the Fuse on the Digital World
In his brazen quest for total transparency, the WikiLeaks founder paved the way for a world in which no secret is safe and no institution trusted.
The Aftermath of a U.K. Cyberattack: Blood Shortages and Delayed Operations
Several London hospitals, still reeling from a cyberattack last week, have made an urgent plea to medical students to help stem the disruption.
After Cyberattack, Christie’s Gives Details of Hacked Client Data
Its disclosure came after RansomHub claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and threatened to release client data on the dark web.
U.K. Armed Forces’ Data Is Exposed in Hostile Cyberattack
A payroll system used by Britain’s Ministry of Defense was targeted in a cyberattack that some lawmakers alleged was orchestrated by China.
Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store
Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.
The 2024 Paris Olympics Prepares For Cyberattacks
“We will be attacked,” the official responsible for fending off cyberthreats said. To prepare, organizers have been hosting war games and paying “bug bounties” to hackers.
Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Persian Gulf.
Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far.
A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred opposition from free speech advocates.