Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may ...
The Guardian

Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029

Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete Banks, governments and technology providers need to be prepared for quantum computer ...
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Creating an Encrypted Backup Drive That Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Losing access to digital photos and documents can be life-altering, so having backups is crucial. VeraCrypt is a versatile encryption tool for creating secure backups on external drives. Safeguard ...
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Your Kindle Supports More Than Just EPUBs And PDFs – Here's Every File Type It Can Read

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As a voracious reader with the lofty goal of transforming into a walking library in my old age, let me give you a piece of advice, one reader ...
Bleeping Computer

Evolution of Ransomware: Multi-Extortion Ransomware Attacks

In February 2026, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) fell victim to a ransomware attack. The incident took the Epic electronic health record system offline across 35 clinics and more ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.5’s Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta

During the iOS 26.4 beta cycle, Apple let users test out RCS messaging with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). From the very first beta though, Apple was clear that E2EE for RCS was only being tested in ...
Portland Press Herald

Portland police’s use of encrypted messaging app is raising concerns in the city, courtroom

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Portland police are using an encrypted app with disappearing messages for stakeouts, investigations

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Proton launches new "Meet" privacy-focused conferencing platform

Proton has announced a new video conferencing service named Meet and positioned it as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream services like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Meet provides ...
WPTV-TV

Suspect accused of stealing computer equipment from Palm Beach County Elections Office

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A man who participated in a training session at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office was arrested for stealing sensitive computer equipment, authorities ...
AOL

Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute

Your phone lock screen is supposed to be your last line of defense. If your device gets lost or stolen, that PIN or passcode should keep strangers out of your photos, messages and financial apps. But ...