Proton Pass, a secure, end-to-end encrypted password manager, added credential sharing through AI access tokens, allowing users to give AI agents access to selected items and monitor activity. To gain access, an agent must provide a reason for the request so users can see what actions are being performed. Access tokens are available with Pass…
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End‑to‑End Encrypted RCS Messaging Arrives Across iPhone and Android
Apple begins rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android in iOS 26.5
Global Security News, privacy
Instagram messaging encryption removed, and privacy advocates are pushing back
After introducing optional end-to-end encrypted messaging in 2023, Instagram announced in March 2026 that encryption for direct messages would be discontinued, and the feature was removed on May 8. The change allows Instagram to access direct message content, including images, videos, and voice notes. “If you have chats that are affected by this change, you…
AI, Global Security News
Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups
Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a commitment to publishing evidence of secure fleet deployments. How encrypted backups work These updates build on the company’s HSM-based Backup Key Vault, which provides end-to-end encrypted backups for WhatsApp and Messenger. The system protects…
AI, Apps, Global Security News
OpenSSL 4.0.0 release cuts deprecated protocols and gains post-quantum support
OpenSSL 4.0.0 removes several long-deprecated features, adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, and introduces API-level changes that will require code updates for applications built against older versions. SSLv3, SSLv2 client hello, and engines are gone SSLv3 support has been removed. The protocol was deprecated in 2015, and OpenSSL had it disabled by default since version…
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Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram
End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026. Meta justified the move by saying the feature was rarely used, with only a small fraction of Instagram users enabling encryption. The company advised users seeking end-to-end encryption to switch to WhatsApp, where it is enabled by default. Unlike WhatsApp, Instagram…
Global Security News, Government & Policy
Your Signal account is safe – unless you fall for this trick
Signal, the encrypted messaging app trusted by security-savvy users around the world, has confirmed that hackers have managed to takeover accounts – with government officials and journalists among those being targeted. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, privacy
Encrypted Client Hello: Ready for Prime Time?, (Mon, Mar 9th)
Last week, two related RFCs were published: RFC 9848: Bootstrapping TLS Encrypted ClientHello with DNS Service Bindings RFC 9849: TLS Encrypted Client Hello These TLS extensions have been discussed quite a bit already, and Cloudflare, one of the early implementers and proponents, has been in use for a while. Amidst an increased concern about threats to privacy…
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Encrypted Visibility Engine: The Security Analyst’s New Superpower
Cisco Secure Firewall with Encrypted Visibility Engine protected Cisco Live Amsterdam. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future.
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Preparing for the Quantum Era: Post-Quantum Cryptography Webinar for Security Leaders
Most organizations assume encrypted data is safe. But many attackers are already preparing for a future where today’s encryption can be broken. Instead of trying to decrypt information now, they are collecting encrypted data and storing it so it can be decrypted later using quantum computers. This tactic—known as “harvest now, decrypt later”—means sensitive data…
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Phishing in 2026: 3 Attack Tactics That Beat Most Enterprise Defenses
Phishing drives about 90% of cyberattacks in 2026, using tactics like encrypted flows, QR code scams, and trusted cloud platforms to steal credentials.
AI, Global Security News
Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity
Encrypted messaging platforms are becoming a primary channel for Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, with Telegram representing a growing share of reported cases, according to the Revolut report. APP scam origination by % Social Media platform (Source: Revolut) The platform generates over 20% of authorised fraud origination, surpassing WhatsApp and posting growth of more than…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Quantum security is turning into a supply chain problem
Supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and procurement platforms run on encrypted data flows that were built for long-term trust. In many organizations, that trust still depends on cryptographic standards like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), even as security teams begin planning for a post-quantum world. A recent apexanalytix research report argues that supply chain leaders…
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Encrypted RCS messaging support lands in Apple’s iOS 26.4 developer build
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in a future update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple notes that E2EE is not…