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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AI, Global Security News, privacy
Discord adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls by default
Discord now enables end-to-end encryption by default for all voice and video calls, making conversations inaccessible even to the platform itself. No announcement fanfare, no opt-in required, no settings to dig through. Discord flipped a switch on Monday and end-to-end encryption is now the default for every voice and video call on the platform. If…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management
AI cyberattackers are getting better faster
The ability of AI models to perform end-to-end, multi-stage penetration tests that match the capabilities of humans undertaking the same tasks has improved dramatically in recent months, according to new benchmarks published by the UK government’s AI Security Institute (AISI). In November 2025, the difficulty of cyber tasks the best models could complete was doubling…
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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
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iOS 26.5 Brings Default End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iPhone and Android
Apple on Monday officially released iOS 26.5 with support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Rich Communication Services (RCS) in beta as part of a “cross-industry effort” to replace traditional SMS with a more secure alternative. To that end, E2EE RCS messaging is rolling out to iPhone users running iOS 26.5 with supported carriers and Android…
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iOS 26.5 is out, bringing encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android users
Apple is bringing long-awaited end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging between iPhone and Android users in iOS 26.5. The feature is launching in beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 on supported carriers and Android users using the latest version of Google Messages. “When RCS messages are end-to-end encrypted, they can’t be read…
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…
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Instagram removed end-to-end encryption for DMs. What should users do?
Instagram removes direct messages (DM) end-to-end encryption May 8, 2026, letting Meta access chats. Users should download backups amid privacy concerns and U.S. law pressure. Starting May 8, 2026, Instagram users who previously enabled end-to-end encryption in direct messages will lose that protection, marking a significant shift in how private conversations are handled on the…
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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…
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DigitalOcean AI-Native Cloud unifies infrastructure, inference, and agents for production AI
DigitalOcean has introduced the AI-Native Cloud, an end-to-end platform built for the inference and agentic era. Spanning infrastructure, core cloud, inference, data, and managed agents, it already supports production workloads at Higgsfield AI, Hippocratic AI, ISMG, Bright Data, and LawVo. AI-native builders are caught between imperfect options: hyperscalers built for the enterprise cloud era, with…
AI, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Google adds end-to-end Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises
Google has made a big step forward by extending end-to-end encryption to Android and iOS devices for Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) users, says an expert. “All in all, this is a welcome update, especially in light of recent concerns surrounding WhatsApp’s encryption methods,” said Gartner analyst Avivah Litan. “Google’s approach offers verifiable customer-managed keys and…
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Google adds end-to-end Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises
Google has made a big step forward by extending end-to-end encryption to Android and iOS devices for Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) users, says an expert. “All in all, this is a welcome update, especially in light of recent concerns surrounding WhatsApp’s encryption methods,” said Gartner analyst Avivah Litan. “Google’s approach offers verifiable customer-managed keys and…
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Google rolls out Gmail end-to-end encryption on mobile devices
Google says Gmail end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now available on all Android and iOS devices, allowing enterprise users to read and compose emails without additional tools. […]
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ABBYY and Tecala Partner to Bring AI Agent–Driven Document Processing to Market
New joint solution aims to move enterprises beyond OCR and RPA toward fully orchestrated, end-to-end document workflows
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ABBYY and Tecala Partner to Bring AI Agent–Driven Document Processing to Market
New joint solution aims to move enterprises beyond OCR and RPA toward fully orchestrated, end-to-end document workflows
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Cisco Reimagines Security for the Agentic Workforce
COMPANY NEWS: With end-to-end security across AI actions, Cisco is helping organizations confidently deploy AI agents at scale News Summary: Cisco extends Zero Trust Access to agents with agent discovery in Cisco Identity Intelligence, agentic Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Duo, and model context protocol (MCP) policy enforcement and adaptive risk protection in Secure Access…
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Check Point Launches AI Defense Plane to Secure the Agentic Enterprise at Scale
COMPANY NEWS: A unified AI security control plane delivering end-to-end protection across employee AI use, AI applications, and agentic systems
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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…
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Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026
Meta has announced plans to discontinue support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for chats on Instagram after May 8, 2026. “If you have chats that are impacted by this change, you will see instructions on how you can download any media or messages you may want to keep,” the social media giant said in a help…
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Blue Yonder expands agentic AI and mobile experiences for industry-specific supply chain execution
Blue Yonder today announced an expanded set of AI agents and role-specific mobile applications for its end-to-end planning and execution solutions. These updates to its Cognitive Solutions are built around real customer use cases and feedback to help businesses make smarter, faster, more accurate decisions and boost supply chain resilience.
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Secureframe automates CMMC compliance with secure infrastructure and AI SSPs
Secureframe has launched Secureframe Defense, an end-to-end solution for CMMC certification. It provides secure infrastructure deployment, AI-generated System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, and comprehensive monitoring that Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations need to achieve and maintain certification faster, without unnecessary cost or complexity. With CMMC enforcement underway, readiness across the DIB remains critically low. The…
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Apple Expands RCS Encryption and Memory Protections in iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4 Beta adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging and enhanced Memory Integrity Enforcement
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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…
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Apple Tests End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta
Apple on Monday released a new developer beta of iOS and iPadOS with support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Rich Communications Services (RCS) messages. The feature is currently available for testing in iOS and iPadOS 26.4 Beta, and is expected to be shipped to customers in a future update for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.…
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Vulnerabilities in Password Managers Allow Hackers to View and Change Passwords
Security researchers have challenged end-to-end encryption claims from popular commercial password managers