FAQ: iCloud and end-to-end encryption come under pressure

FAQ: iCloud and end-to-end encryption come under pressure

Without going into it, Apple announced at the end of February that the extended end-to-end encryption for iCloud users in Great Britain would be switched off. Specifically, this is an optional function that is called “extended data protection” in iOS. Some iCloud data remain encrypted consistently, the company emphasized (see “How well protects Apple in … Read more

RCS messaging: Apple promises to come to an end-to-end encryption

RCS messaging: Apple promises to come to an end-to-end encryption

The Rich Communication Standard (RCS) now supports end-to-end encryption at the protocol level. The GSMA industry association announced on Friday. Part of the latest RCS specification (RCS Universal Profile 3.0) is also an end-to-end encryption that relies on the messaging layer security protocol (MLS) as a cryptography standard. This enables safe and confidential shipping of … Read more

iCloud: abruptes for extended end-to-end encryption in UK

iCloud: abruptes for extended end-to-end encryption in UK

Apple makes his threat to Great Britain realized: Icloud no longer allows British customers to activate the extended end-to-end encryption, as the company announced on Friday. Important data such as iCloud backups, iMessage chats and photos can no longer be fully encrypted there. Advertisement Apple is obviously responding to the fact that a back door … Read more