Save us, Ethernet
Everything you need to know about KRACK, the WPA2 Wi-Fi vulnerability
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Exploit in WPA2 means it's open season on your Wi-Fi network, no matter what router you use.
security
Modern Dad
It's time for my family to take the plunge on a VPN
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A good VPN isn't as complicated as it used to be, but it's still a pretty big step for a "regular" user to take. But it's time to get my family used to it. Their data may depend on it.
BlackBerry Secure
PRIV named one of the most secure Android smartphones of 2016
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Google's annual Android Security Review names PRIV one of the most secure smartphones of last year. While rather unsurprising to most of us here, there are some areas of the report that BlackBerry's software efforts receive some substantial kudos.
Patch it up
July Android security patch arrives for BlackBerry Priv
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The BlackBerry Priv has begun receiving the July 5 Android security patch, which fixes a number of vulnerabilities.
Finding facts
FTC, FCC launch joint inquiry into mobile device security
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The FCC and FTC have launched a fact-finding mission of sorts to learn more about how carriers and device manufacturers issue security updates to phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
They are concerned
Tech companies send open letter to Senators about encryption
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Four big tech coalitions have teamed up to write an open letter to two senators in opposition to a bill that would require smartphone manufacturers to decrypt data for law enforcement on demand. Some of the companies the coalitions represent include Apple, Google, and Facebook.
Uh oh
BlackBerry's decryption key may not be secret
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It appears as though BlackBerry's global decryption key was previously obtained by the Canadian Police. According to a report, the police have had the key to BlackBerry devices since 2010.
Here they come
BlackBerry Priv receiving April security patches
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BlackBerry has made the April security patches available to all BlackBerry Priv owners. Those who purchased from ShopBlackBerry have already had this update since March 23, but it is now available from other carriers.
Keeping it secure
BlackBerry toots its own horn for pushing security updates
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BlackBerry has taken to its official blog to pat itself on the back for being able to keep up with pushing security updates to the Priv faster than any other OEM. Since the release of the Priv, BlackBerry has pushed the security update out the same day Google detailed the changes.
Get it now
BlackBerry Priv March security patch available
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The March security patch for the BlackBerry Priv is now available to download. The update weighs in around 17MB and brings some security enhancements to the phone.