data encryption

CardConnect’s Newest Encryption Tool Emerges From Beta
CardConnect’s Newest Encryption Tool Emerges From Beta
January 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Payment processing firm CardConnect is targeting transaction security with its latest offering. The company said Tuesday (Jan. 17) that it is rolling out Bolt P2PE, a...

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FBI’s Bill To Crack The iPhone? $1.3M
FBI’s Bill To Crack The iPhone? $1.3M
April 22, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

FBI Director James Comey confirmed on Thursday (April 21) that the agency spent more than his salary over the next seven years and four months...

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UK Surveillance Bill Takes Aim At Tech Product Launches
UK Surveillance Bill Takes Aim At Tech Product Launches
April 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. might soon get a little less friendly toward tech companies — at least, about the products they may plan to launch. As part...

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Not Just Apple — Feds Asked Google To Unlock Phones
Not Just Apple — Feds Asked Google To Unlock Phones
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While Apple’s battle with the DOJ over access to an encrypted device continued to spark public debate in recent weeks, this actually isn’t the first...

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FBI Taps Israeli Forensic Firm To Crack iPhone’s Code
FBI Taps Israeli Forensic Firm To Crack iPhone’s Code
March 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A media outlet in Israel is reporting that an Israeli company has been tasked with helping the FBI gain access into the iPhone owned by...

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Apple Stands Firm On Blocking Encryption Backdoor
Apple Stands Firm On Blocking Encryption Backdoor
February 18, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

As the encryption battle heats up, Apple CEO Tim Cook is prepared to fight the FBI’s request to gain access into the iPhone recovered from...

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The IT Case Against Backdoor Encryption Access
The IT Case Against Backdoor Encryption Access
January 12, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While government agencies continue to push for backdoor access to encrypted information systems, a recent survey showed 63 percent of IT professionals remain opposed to...

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