Encryption
Zoom to roll out free end-to-end encryption to all users
Zoom has finally delivered support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for both free and paid users. In a press release yesterday, the company confirmed that the feature is now available in technical preview on Zoom’s desktop client (version 5.4.0), Android app, and Zoom Rooms. Zoom also plans to bring the service on Zoom for iOS soon.
Zoom responds to security complaints with version 5.0 update
Zoom releases version 5.0 update that includes new security and privacy features for videoconferencing.
Skype now offers end-to-end encryption on an opt-in basis
Skype is calling the new feature “Private conversations,” and it applies to messages, files, photos and audio/video calls, though there are some caveats.
OneDrive is getting new File Restore feature, ransomware protections with Office 365
Office 365 subscribers are getting new protection capabilities including File recovery, advanced protection from viruses and more.
Microsoft starts testing encrypted Skype conversations with Skype Insiders
Microsoft is introducing today end-to-end encrypted Skype messages and audio calls for Skype Insiders on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Microsoft opens a back door to Secure Boot enabled devices, still trying to patch the blunder
Microsoft accidently opened a back door to Secure Boot they can't undo, which might inadvertently make the perfect case as to why universal back doors to encryption are a bad idea.
Azure SQL Database gets Always Encrypted functionality
Microsoft is implementing end-to-end encryption in Azure SQL Database in its quest to ensure the security of cloud data.
Facebook Messenger getting end-to-end encryption via Secret Conversations feature
Facebook is rolling out end-to-end encryption in its Messenger client via new "Secret Conversations" function.
Microsoft highlights email security following Panama Papers fiasco
Microsoft Office Team highlights some of the lessons for IT Pros from the Panama Paper's data leak.
Microsoft joins other tech giants in opposing encryption policies
Microsoft and other technology industry giants have signed an open letter to the U.S. government opposing encryption policies.
WhatsApp spites FBI, implements end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp is now announcing that they have completed development on end-to-end communication technology.
Microsoft's chief legal officer Brad Smith maintains support for Apple while urging worldwide conversation
After speaking to the US Judiciary Committee last week, Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith is further clarifying his statements in a keynote address at an RSA conference in San Francisco.
Microsoft "wholeheartedly supports" Apple in iPhone backdoor case
According to New York Times reporter Nick Wingfield, Brad Smith has told the congressional committee that Microsoft "wholeheartedly supports Apple" in the backdoor case.