On Thursday, an image surfaced, reported by Reuters, showing former U.S. national security adviser Mike Waltz checking his phone during a cabinet meeting led by President Trump at the White House. Upon closer examination of the image, it appears that Waltz was utilizing an end-to-end encrypted messaging application, initially recognized…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Salt Typhoon Highlights Significant Vulnerabilities in Telecom Networks: Minimal Progress Reported Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 30, 2025 Experts caution that U.S. telecoms remain unable to detect breaches linked to China in real time. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent…
As the aggressive immigration policies enacted under the Trump administration intensify, travelers to the United States are increasingly concerned about their privacy and security, particularly regarding the searches of electronic devices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These agents hold extensive authority to examine travelers’ phones and other devices.…
Google has announced the introduction of a new streamlined tool that will enable business users to send “end-to-end encrypted” emails, addressing long-standing security concerns associated with email communications. Launched in early April, this feature is currently available in beta for enterprise users, with plans for a broader rollout to Google…
Privacy Considerations When Traveling with Devices As privacy and digital rights experts weigh in on the best practices for maintaining security while traveling, a growing consensus favors creating a travel device from the ground up. However, industry advocates caution that an overly pristine device may raise suspicion among authorities, complicating…
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken a significant step in the ongoing examination of communication practices among high-ranking officials by submitting a timeline of messages retrieved amidst growing scrutiny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as outlined by his acting general counsel, was made aware of a preservation memo on March 26.…
Security and privacy advocates are preparing for renewed challenges concerning Recall, the AI-driven feature set to debut in Windows 11. This tool is designed to capture, index, and store user activity every three seconds, raising significant concerns over its implications for data security and individual privacy. Upon its announcement in…
On Thursday, President Trump addressed the media aboard Air Force One, confirming the recent dismissals of staff within the National Security Council (NSC). During his remarks, Trump acknowledged the influence of Laura Loomer, a controversial figure known for her promotion of conspiracy theories and her vocal presence in the political…
Encryption & Key Management, Regulation, Security Operations European Commission Pushes for Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Data Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 3, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, executive vice president of the European Commission for technology sovereignty, security, and democracy, speaks at a press conference in Brussels on April 1, 2025.…
