Australia Threatens to Force Companies to Break Encryption

In 2018, Australia passed the Assistance and Access Act, which--among other things--gave the government the power to force companies to break their own encryption. The Assistance and Access Act includes key components that outline investigatory powers between government and industry. These...

Two Firms That Plotted Against WikiLeaks Finally Apologize !

Two data intelligence firms that decided to cooperate with HBGary's plot to sabotage WikiLeaks have severed ties. Berico Technologies severed ties in the afternoon on February 11 and early in the morning on February 11 Palantir Technologies severed all ties and issued an apology. Dr. Alex Karp,...