INC ransomware opsec fail allowed data recovery for 12 US orgs

An operational security failure allowed researchers to recover data that the INC ransomware gang stole from a dozen U.S.
Los Angeles Times

Reagan biographer Lou Cannon always played it straight and true

George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and politics you need to know in 2024. In your inbox Monday and Thursday mornings. SACRAMENTO — Lou Cannon was a good friend ...
The Verge

Proton now has an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet app

The privacy-focused Proton Sheets tool is designed to compete with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. The privacy-focused Proton Sheets tool is designed to compete with Google Sheets and Microsoft ...
Computerworld

Proton adds encrypted spreadsheets to its expanding productivity suite

Proton Sheets offers an alternative to businesses worried that data held in Excel and Google Docs will be used to train AI models, the company said. Proton has expanded its privacy-focused ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Sources always ready to spill about closed-door caucus meetings

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Variety

‘Eternity’ Star Elizabeth Olsen on Death and the Afterlife: ‘I Always Imagined I Would Die Alone’

There was a lot a talk about death Wednesday night at the premiere of “Eternity,” A24’s new romantic dramedy starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller — and for good reason. Olsen plays a woman who ...
Computer Weekly

European governments opt for open source alternatives to Big Tech encrypted communications

European governments are increasingly turning towards open standards alternatives to end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration services dominated by WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams. An open ...
TechCrunch

WhatsApp adds passkey protection to end-to-end encrypted backups

WhatsApp is adding a new way to access your encrypted backups with passkey support. This means if you lose your device, you can use methods like fingerprint, face, or the screen lock code of your ...
The Verge

WhatsApp can now use passkeys to secure your backups

Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to memorize passwords or lengthy encryption keys. Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to ...
BGR

5 Free Android Apps You Should Always Install First On New Phones

There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...
PC Magazine

Post-Quantum Encryption: The VPN Buzzword You Should Actually Care About

Quantum computers could one day crack the encryption protecting your most sensitive data. Here's how VPNs are adapting. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy. With ...