If you are using Microsoft for anything secure, it might be time to really re-evaluate some choices.

Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Exposing Privacy Flaw

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2026/01/22/microsoft-gave-fbi-keys-to-unlock-bitlocker-encrypted-data/

#Microsoft #FBI #Bitlocker #Encryption #Privacy #Security #Surveillance #Tech

Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Exposing Privacy Flaw | Forbes https://alecmuffett.com/article/142847 #EndToEndEncryption #HomeOffice #KeyEscrow #apple #encryption #gchq #privacy #surveillance

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Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike launches Confer, an end-to-end encrypted AI assistant. 🔒
Cloud-based models ensure only users access unscrambled data, blocking corporate surveillance of prompts and chats. ⚖️

This counters Big Tech's data extraction for ads and training, bolstering user rights. 📊

@signalapp

🔗 https://time.com/7346534/signal-confer-ai-moxie-marlinspike/

#TechNews #AI #Privacy #Encryption #Security #BigTech #Data #UserRights #AIethics #Cybersecurity #Innovation #Freedom #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

I see some people still using ancient PGP keys. GnuPG offers Linux repositories for updating to the latest versions of GnuPG with new expert features for key generation. Recent versions support both Kyber1024 and Goldilocks448 keys (and more).

Once installed run: :~$ gpg --full-generate-key --expert

New GnuPG Repositories for Debian, Ubuntu, and Devuan: Stable and Development Branches Available

https://www.gnupg.org/blog/20250827-new-repository.html

#PGP #GPG #PQC #GnuPG #Encryption #Cryptography #Privacy #Signatures #Kyber #Goldilocks #ED448 #Keys #PublicKey

Telegram adds passkey support for secure, phishing-resistant logins across devices, replacing SMS verification codes. 🔐
Phone number requirement persists, raising ongoing privacy concerns around KYC compliance and account linking. 📱

🔗 https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/01/07/telegram-adds-passkey-support-still-requires-phone-number/

#TechNews #Privacy #Security #Passkeys #Telegram #Data #Encryption #Rights #Accountability #DigitalRights #Messaging #Tech #FIDO #Cybersecurity #Freedom #Signal #Chat #KYC

Less than 1% of data moving across networks is protected — a serious issue for defense and mission-critical systems.

Srinivas Shekar, CEO & Co-Founder of Pantherun Technologies, explains why real-time, keyless encryption is essential.

Full interview:
https://www.technadu.com/rethinking-encryption-defense-readiness-and-the-future-of-deep-tech-from-india/616616/

#InfoSec #Encryption #DefenseTech #DeepTech

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Rethinking Encryption, Defense Readiness, and the Future of Deep Tech from India

I just made a #backup of my discord bot, the dev version. basically, what I did is encrypted the main folder with all the keys an essentials to run it (the folder it was in) which is called gemini-discord-bot as a veracrypt container, put a password and PIM, uploaded it to Google drive.. normally i'd just upload some shit to Google drive directly, but given it has sensitive credentials (such as tokens, aAPI keys, etc) and I don't want those leaked if something shitty happens to Google, I used #veracrypt. #backups #encryption #veracrypt

"By now, we’ve all heard the familiar refrain: “It’s for your safety.” It’s the soothing mantra of every government official who’s ever wanted a peek behind your digital curtains.

This week, with a move that would make East Germany blush, the UK government officially confirmed its intention to hand Ofcom (yes, that Ofcom, the regulator that once investigated whether Love Island was too spicy) the keys to your private messages.

The country, already experiencing rapidly declining civil liberties, is now planning to scan encrypted chats for “bad stuff.”

Now, for those unfamiliar, Ofcom is the UK’s communications regulator that has recently been given censorship pressure powers for online speech.

It’s become the government’s Swiss Army knife for everything from internet censorship to now, apparently, full-blown surveillance.

Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom has been handed something called Section 121, which sounds like a tax loophole but is actually a legal crowbar for prying open encrypted messages."

https://reclaimthenet.org/uk-orders-ofcom-to-explore-encryption-backdoors

#UK #Ofcom #Surveillance #CyberSecurity #Encryption #Backdoors

UK Orders Ofcom to Explore Encryption Backdoors

https://reclaimthenet.org/uk-orders-ofcom-to-explore-encryption-backdoors

#HackerNews #UK #Encryption #Backdoors #Ofcom #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Tech #News

Hidden within the UK Online Safety Act is the spy clause that threatens encryption on messaging apps.

As ORG's James Baker says, Ofcom "may be waiting to see what happens in Europe with the Chat Control proposal, because it’s quite hard for the UK to go alone.”

We spoke to Computer Weekly about some of the privacy threats coming up in 2026 ⬇️

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366636751/Privacy-will-be-under-unprecedented-attack-in-2026

#e2ee #encryption #ofcom #onlinesafetyact #ukpolitics #ukpol

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

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How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Tailscale state file encryption no longer enabled by default

https://tailscale.com/changelog

#HackerNews #Tailscale #TailscaleStateFile #Encryption #Security #Update #Changelog

"Despite advancements in secure messaging, PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption—developed in the 1990s—remains a gold standard for privacy. Unlike modern apps reliant on centralized servers or phone numbers, PGP ensures end-to-end encryption without third-party dependencies. This article explores PGP’s enduring relevance, key management best practices, and how it compares to contemporary solutions like Signal."

#PGP #GPG #Encryption #Messaging #Cryptography

Tuta #Wrapped2025: How we fought #ChatControl ⚔️

✅ Published an open letter
✅ Made noise on social media
✅ Wrote directly to politicians
✅ Gave interviews

And finally convinced politicians that #encryption must not be broken. 🔐🎉

Check out what happened in 2025, and stay tuned for the 2026 fight against #AgeVerification ✊

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Tuta Wrapped How we fought Chat Control with map of countries in favor and against in the EU Council —>

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Quote by Danish PM: We must break with the totally erroneous perception that it is everyone's civil liberty to communicate on encrypted messaging services. We said NO

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If Chat Control passes, we as an encrypted provider — have two options: sue to fight fox people’s pxivacy, or leave the EU. And we’ve decided to fight. We will never weaken ox backdoor our encxrption.” We will never build backdoors or spy on our users. Privacy is a human right, guaranteed to everyone by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Read the full comment https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism

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And we'll continue to fight for your right to privacy!

🇬🇧 UK & 🇦🇺 Australia have the worst anti-encryption laws among democratic countries.
🇨🇦 Canada risks joining them with Bill C-2.
🇺🇸 US still relies on secret orders under FISA & CLOUD Act.
🇨🇭 Switzerland is no longer the privacy paradise it was claimed to be.

#Encryption is under attack worldwide. Our new global overview shows why Europe remains the best place for encrypted services.

➡️ Check the global overview:
https://tuta.com/blog/encryption-legislation-global-status

#PrivacyMatters

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Global map showing encryption laws worldwide for democratic countries

Signal’s reputation for secure messaging rests on strong E2EE using the open-source Signal Protocol 🔐

The app collects minimal metadata, but concerns remain around SGX reliance, AWS hosting, and past CDN-based deanonymization research 🛰️
Useful, but not flawless, for privacy-focused users ⚖️

@signalapp

🔗 https://proton.me/blog/is-signal-safe

#TechNews #Privacy #Security #Encryption #Messaging #FOSS #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #OpenSource #Safety #Metadata #Apps #DigitalRights #Tech #SecurityNews #Signal

💡 Did you notice that your bank checks if the account number matches the recipient’s name during transfers? Robin Geelen from COSIC demoed a secure way to do this using fully homomorphic #encryption at the #CIF #Cybersecurity Industry Day in Mechelen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6y-q1JKQTI

Huge Victory: #ChatControl no longer forces us to break #encryption. 🎉 

🚨But: It now wants #AgeVerification.

The Trilogue starts today 🗓️ 

You've helped us stop #backdoors: https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism

Now, help us stop #AgeVerification! 👇️ 

https://fightchatcontrol.eu/#contact-tool

#Fight4Privacy 

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Map of countries in the EU that are opposing, proposed and in favor of Chat Control.

❝ In simpler terms, your employer will now be able to read your RCS chats in Google Messages despite end-to-end encryption ❞

🗣 STOP 🛑 🚧

am no #infosec expert, but common sense tells me there is no point to #encryption if:

1. YOU do not hold one of the keys in an encrypted transaction
2. your key is bound to your device’s ROOT and you have no ROOT access

in USA, Google & telcos control ROOT. Google is monetizing what they got away with in secrecy or under subpoena.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/12/02/google-starts-sharing-all-your-text-messages-with-your-employer/

Are encrypted communications required on the amateur radio bands?

https://n1cck.us/blog/encryption-on-amateur-radio/

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #infosec #encryption #experimentation

So, apparently Windows 11 Home has a watered down encryption mechanism that is not quite BitLocker.

Is there is no built in way to backup or restore the encryption key. Is there an open source tool that will let me do this? Again this Windows 11 Home Device Encryption not real BitLocker. There device only has a LOCAL account. No MS account is tied to it.

#sysadmin #windows #askfedi #encryption #privacy #security

Do not use AI email writers at the price of your privacy.

Yes, they are convenient, but you become the product & the risk is high.

With Tuta Mail, you control your email, your data, & your privacy. 🔒

Find out why AI email writers must be avoided 👉🏼 https://tuta.com/blog/ai-email-writers-review

#PrivacyMatters #EmailPrivacy #DataProtection #TutaMail #Encryption #AI

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AI writes your emails. Sounds idea? Quick responses, polished language, less effort.

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What you don't see: Automation risks your voice & trust. Your unique tone disappears.

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You become the product. Companies abuse your data to boost profits. AI-driver writers can be exploited, hijacked, or tricked. Sensitive data, credentials & workflows can be exposed.

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The solution? Tuta Mail. Zero-knowledge encryption: your key, your data. Built for privacy. No AI.

@PrivacyDigest OH YEAH

💾 DELETE THOSE PEOPLE PICTURES PLEASE !

💿 ! FORMAT YOUR DRIVES !

DIDN'T TAKE LONG FOR THE "SMART"-MOBILE TO BE RENDERED BAD ! 📸 📱

FACE SCANNERS ON THE STREET ?
(I GUESS THEY WERE NOT HAPPY WE WERE DOING IT FOR THEM SINCE 10 / 20 YEARS!)

STOP TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE !

ENCRYPTED CONTAINERS FOR PICTURE FOLDERS

SEE #ENCRYPTION HERE:
https://mastodon.social/@transicorn/115414332869425574
BY @transicorn

OR HASHTAG #VERACRYPT

Ever wondered how to write an email to your lawyer or doctor? Let's hope they use encryption! 🔒 😎 But why does a business need end-to-end encryption?

✅ Protect sensitive data
✅ Stay GDPR compliant
✅ Build trust

Find out more: ➡️ https://tuta.com/blog/why-companies-need-encryption

#Security #Encryption #Privacy #CyberSecurityMonth #GDPR

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Encryption Protects Your Business: Personal Data Financial records Trade secrets

#ChatControl is OFF the table for now. 💪

But the Danish Minister of Justice and chief architect of the current Chat Control proposal, Peter Hummelgaard, wants to bring it back in December.

😡 He now even claims your activism was paid for by Big Tech! 😡

We must keep fighting for #encryption and our right to #privacy 🔒️

Source: https://netzpolitik.org/2025/absurd-und-respektlos-daenischer-justizminister-diskreditiert-chatkontrolle-proteste/

#No2Backdoors #CyberSecurityMonth #CyberSecurity #Security

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Danish Minister of Justice and chief architect of the current Chat Control proposal, Peter Hummelgaard, wants to bring it back in December

Today October 21st is
Global Encryption Day! 🔒🎉

This is a good time to remember that encryption is essential to online security and digital privacy.

Despite some governments pushing hard to weaken it, we must remind them that we all need encryption, and especially end-to-end encryption, to stay safe online 💚

Privacy is a human right
and end-to-end encryption is one of the best tool we have to enforce that right.

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

#GlobalEncryptionDay #Encryption #E2EE #Privacy #RootForE2EE

Does anyone know if #elementaryOS offers disk encryption at installation, like #Pop_OS! does? #Linux #encryption #AskMastodon #AskFedi #HiveMind

[for your address book]

https://soc.octade.net/cryptography/

A Fediverse group for sharing and discussing #ciphers, #codes #cryptography and #encryption and related applications and #research.

#crypto #cypher #cypherpunks #confidentiality #privacy #groups #fedigroups #fediverse

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Artistic image of a sheet of paper with binary ones and zeroes and a reddish padlock in the upper right-hand corner..

Hexlish Alphabet for English, Constructed Languages and Cryptography: Automatic, Structural Compression with a Phonetic Hexadecimal Alphabet

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13139469

Hexlish is a legible, sixteen-letter alphabet for writing the English language and for encoding text as legible base 16 or compressed binary. Texts composed using the alphabet are automatically compressed by exactly fifty percent when converted from Hexlish characters into binary characters. Although technically lossy, this syntactic compression enables recovery of the correct English letters via syntactic reconstruction. The implementer can predict the size of the compressed binary file and the size of the text that will result from decompression. Generally it is intuitive to recognize English alphabet analogues to Hexlish words. This makes Hexlish a legible alternative to the standard hexadecimal alphabet.

#Hexlish #Conlang #Alphabets #English #Hexadecimal #Encoding #Cryptography #Ciphers #Crypto #Encryption #Compression #Papers #Preprints #Orthography #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Glyphs #Alphabetology #Technology

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Hexlish Alphabet logo. The word HEXLISH in rainbow colors on a black background with a hexagonal dot above the letter I. Beneat the logo in yellow reads the phrase, "English Text Compression & Encoding."

Anyone have opinion on these...

➡️ #DeltaChat ❓ @delta / https://delta.chat/
➡️ #Session ❓ https://getsession.org/download
➡️ #xmpp ❓ @xmpp
➡️ #signal ❓ @signalapp
engages in #Shitcoin-#Scams (see #MobileCoin!) for no valid reason…?
➡️ #Matrix
➡️ #SimpleX,
➡️ #Zulip
➡️ #Mattermost
➡️ #Briar @briar ➡️ #Cwtch @cwtch
➡️ #IRC
➡️ #Quiet
➡️ #Jami
➡️ #Jitsi Meet ( ❤️⭐ my favourite) @jitsinews
➡️ Mumble
➡️ #MonoclesChat @monocles.social
➡️ #Linphone
➡️ #XMPP + #OMEMO)

#Encryption #Cypherpunk #E2EE
#InternetCalls #Calls #Privacy

[please boost also - Thanks
#FreeSchool]

Safety Reminder:

Although the Fediverse is much better than Big Tech for your privacy, no communication here is end-to-end encrypted, and all your Mastodon public and quiet-public posts can be seen by anyone on the internet.

For sensitive communications, you should only use trustworthy applications using end-to-end encryption.

Stay safe 💚

#Mastodon #Fediverse #Safety #Privacy #Encryption #E2EE