End-to-End Encryption: The Good, the Bad and the Politics
Here’s what you need to know about the debate over end-to-end encryption Note: This article, which was originally published in 2019, has been updated to include related news & media…
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What Is a Hash Function in Cryptography? A Beginner’s Guide
This cryptographic tool aids secure authentication and ensures data message integrity across digital channels — here’s what to know about what a hash function is and how it works What’s…
All About Encryption Backdoors
We Examine the Double-Edged Swords of the Cybersecurity World It’s not in your pocket. Not in the car. Not in your bag. Where could your key be? You need a…
Block Cipher vs Stream Cipher: What They Are & How They Work
Symmetric encryption ciphers consist of two main categories: block ciphers and stream ciphers. We’ll define and break down the processes of each, and provide block and stream cipher examples to…
Researchers Breach Air-Gapped Systems by Turning RAM Into Wi-Fi Cards
A New Type of Attack Uses Signals Generated by RAM to Steal Data From Systems Without Wi-Fi Cards Keeping secrets is easier said than done. The measures required to safeguard…
Perfect Forward Secrecy Explained
Perfect Forward Secrecy Ensures HTTPS Traffic Stays Encrypted – Even if the Private Key is Later Compromised Imagine for a second that someone breaks into your house. They can theoretically…
Asymmetric vs Symmetric Encryption: Definitions & Differences
This article hashes out asymmetric vs symmetric encryption, exploring the commonalities and differences between them
Let’s Encrypt Warns of Reduced Compatibility Beginning January 2021
An Expiring Root Certificate Means 1 in 3 Android Devices Will Be Blocked From Millions of Sites Protected by Let’s Encrypt Editor’s Note: Since the publication of this article, Let’s…
Symmetric Encryption Algorithms: Live Long & Encrypt
Much like tribbles in Star Trek, symmetric encryption is everywhere. We’ll explore symmetric key algorithms and take you to places no non-IT person has gone before Symmetric encryption algorithms are…
The Ultimate Guide to Session Hijacking aka Cookie Hijacking
Learn the In’s and Out’s of Session Hijacking and How to Protect Yourself & Your Website Users Nobody wants to have their precious cookies stolen. And no, we aren’t talking…
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