Tag: encryption

  • Apple patents facial recognition technology to control a device

    Apple Insider reports that Apple has been awarded a patent for facial recognition technology that controls a device such as an iPhone, iPad or Mac. For example, during an incoming phone call, an iPhone may be able to “sense” that someone is looking at the device’s screen. If the person is not an authorized user,…

  • Message encryption coming to Office 365 in early 2014

    While there is still a lot of concern over the NSA having access to data from large technology companies, one of the best tools for end users to protect their privacy would be proper encryption. Offering message encryption on Office 365 is a good step in that direction. Microsoft Bringing Message Encryption To Office 365…

  • Lavabit not as secure as previously thought

    A lot has been made recently over the NSA’s actions, but regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, having the option for secure, encrypted emails is always important. It’s possible that Lavabit wasn’t as secure as it was marketed to be, but that doesn’t mean that we should ignore the importance of encryption,…