In Windows 11/10 OS, there is a built-in feature to share local files (to read and write) and attached printers with other systems connected over a network on the same connection. The feature is quite useful and we can easily turn on the file and printer sharing feature in Windows 11/10. But 128-bit encryption is used by Windows by default for file sharing connections. On the … [Read more...] about How to change encryption for File sharing connections in Windows 11/10
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Facebook Messenger rolls out encryption to everyone: How to enable it in chats
Facebook Messenger is getting an update that allows everyone to encrypt their direct messages, group chats, and calls. Facebook first began experimenting with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) about six years ago. And it's taken all that time for the company, which is now called Meta, to finally roll out the optional privacy feature to everyone on Messenger. Meta indicated it's … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger rolls out encryption to everyone: How to enable it in chats
How to turn on Ring’s end-to-end encryption on your doorbell or camera
Amazon-owned Ring announced last autumn it would adopt end-to-end encryption, Then, in January, it started to add support to its cameras in technical preview. Now, Ring’s end-to-end encryption is leaving preview. That means it's currently available to US users and is rolling out globally to all users. The new security feature encrypts video streams (coming from your Ring … [Read more...] about How to turn on Ring’s end-to-end encryption on your doorbell or camera
The Best Free Encryption Software in 2021
“Information is the commodity of kings.” The quote is attributed to Tony Robbins, but surely it has been an axiom for as long as we’ve had royalty. Just as we secure other valuables like money or jewelry, we also need to secure our information. The best way to secure information is to make it meaningless to others. We do that through encryption. We don’t have the money … [Read more...] about The Best Free Encryption Software in 2021
Setting up BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 10
If you have a laptop or device that stores sensitive files, use this guide to enable and configure BitLocker encryption to add an extra layer of security on Windows 10. On Windows 10, if you keep sensitive files on your device, it is crucial to take the necessary steps to protect them, and this is when BitLocker comes in handy. BitLocker is a feature that has been around for … [Read more...] about Setting up BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 10
Intel to Build Silicon for Fully Homomorphic Encryption: This is Important
When considering data privacy and protections, there is no data more important than personal data, whether that’s medical, financial, or even social. The discussions around access to our data, or even our metadata, becomes about who knows what, and if my personal data is safe. Today’s announcement between Intel, Microsoft, and DARPA, is a program designed around keeping … [Read more...] about Intel to Build Silicon for Fully Homomorphic Encryption: This is Important
9 Cloud Storage Services with Encryption
As businesses move their sensitive data to the cloud, security becomes an increasing concern. However, many cloud storage platforms now offer sophisticated encryption features for minimal cost. Here is a list of secure cloud storage platforms. All of these offer encryption and additional security features to prevent breaches and foil ransomware. Several offer free … [Read more...] about 9 Cloud Storage Services with Encryption
Encryption, zero trust and the quantum threat — security predictions for 2021
We've already looked at the possible cybercrime landscape for 2021, but what about the other side of the coin? How are businesses going to set about ensuring they are properly protected next year? Josh Bregman, COO of CyGlass thinks security needs to put people first, "2020 has been incredibly stressful. Organizations should therefore look to put people first in 2021. … [Read more...] about Encryption, zero trust and the quantum threat — security predictions for 2021
Zoom end-to-end encryption is finally rolling out next week
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Zoom will switch on end-to-end encryption next week. The technical preview will be available to paying and free users. A swathe of other features are also heading to the video conferencing service’s products. Zoom has been a key work-from-home tool for many users in 2020. That being said, the company isn’t renowned for … [Read more...] about Zoom end-to-end encryption is finally rolling out next week
Multiple WiFi Encryption Vulnerabilities Disclosed, Affecting Almost Everything
Today a collection of severe security vulnerabilities in the WPA2 encryption protocol for Wi-Fi are being disclosed, along with a proof of concept exploit. The weaknesses center around the process used for negotiating the encryption keys used by the client and access point. These core vulnerabilities are part of the Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA standard itself, so even devices … [Read more...] about Multiple WiFi Encryption Vulnerabilities Disclosed, Affecting Almost Everything