Cipher Encryption - Protect your data

Welcome to my blog where I post all encryption related topics, in the news, in your personal lives and in big business industries. These days, data isn't safe unless you encrypt it. Even then, it may not be safe.The NSA and other privately contracted firms, monitor all of your communications, from emails, phone calls, text messages and even your texts. I will be posting any articles I stumble upon related to this ever growing and increasingly important discussion.

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Email service used by Snowden shuts itself down, warns against using US-based companies

Glenn Greenwald: Edward Snowden: 'Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, Apple, and the rest of our internet titans must ask themselves why they aren't fighting for our interests the same way'

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Silent Circle follows Lavabit in shuttering encrypted e-mail

Provider of software that encrypts communications says it 'sees the writing on the wall,' citing Lavabit closure in confirming a decision it had been mulling for weeks. Read this article by Steven Musil on CNET News.

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After Lavabit, Silent Circle also shuts down its encrypted email service | PCWorld

Silent Circle also shuttered its encrypted email service a few hours after Lavabit shut down citing an ongoing legal battle.

Sad day for protecting your data communications with encryption.

Theres a great new encryption software that is available. 

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There is nothing here so move right along.

Try this software instead. It doesnt use any local storage and its wiped from the cloud storage. Dont let your communications go un-encrypted. 

http://www.mobility-sp.com/

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A great new software that allows you to communicate and encrypt your messages over cloud storage with Microsoft Azure. This is a fire proof way of preventing outside users or hackers from viewing your communications. It allows you to manually create your own cipher's or use an already available encryption technique to hide those messages from being viewed.  MSPI SkyCipher is an AES, 256-bit Rijndael, Symmetric-Key-Encipherment, email-like application for Microsoft Windows 7. It provides a standalone, closed electronic messaging solution for exchanging Ciphertext messages within global "Quiet Communities" of up to 75 persons. SkyCipher uses your Microsoft Azure Account for the storage and routing of your enciphered messages. Your messages are enciphered & deciphered with Keys defined and controlled exclusively by you.

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Encrypting Your Email Works, Says NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden

In the "ask me anything" format made famous by Reddit, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden returned to the Guardian's website this morning to answer questions from the general public as part of a live event known as "AskSnowden." It was a fascinating exchange, and you can..

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Break out the siren.gif! One of those security research types demonstrated last week how he was able to get around SSL authentication, enabling him to collect private informationGmail login/passwords, credit card numbers, and the likewith very little trouble at all. It's not a f..

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Microsoft worked closely with the U. S.

Interesting find and release of the NSA snooping. 

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Does encryption really shield you from government's prying eyes?

If you're thinking about encrypting email in light of revelations about U.S. government spying, you may be wasting your time.

Good read. There are options out there, but not for everything.... yet. 

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A simple guide to GCHQ's internet surveillance programme Tempora

What is Tempora? How does GCHQ analyse torrents of the world's internet data and how does it differ from the NSA's Prism programme?

Huge uncover of the UK surveillance program. CHeck out that amazing building design... 

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Facebook follows Google with super-tough encryption technique most FINANCIAL services don't use

Demand for encryption apps has increased dramatically ever since the exposure of massive internet surveillance programs run by US and UK intelligence agencies. Now Facebook is reportedly moving to...

Scary to think our financial services dont use new encryption techniques to secure your transactions, when using a browser. 

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http://www.scmagazine.com/top-five-data-breaches-in-2013so-far/slideshow/1387/#0

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Encrypted Mobile Defeats Data Mining & Identity Theft with Secure Email Encryption for BlackBerry Smartphones

EncryptedMobile.com provides mobile phone security & data protection for BlackBerry with true end-to-end PGP encryption.

Another example of the industry trends. Dont be the last to find out why you should be looking into this for your communications. 

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PRISM - not as bad as you thought?

Since Naked Security first wrote about the unfolding "PRISM" drama last week, a raft of new information has come to light. The conspiracy theories probably haven't been shaken, but they've certa...

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How can I encrypt my laptop to protect my personal data and communications?

Richard has personal data on his laptop PC and would like to encrypt the hard drive to protect it. Is this still the best approach?

Interesting Blog article

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9 Biggest Data Encryption Myths Busted | Innovation Insights

Image: CJ Schmit/Flickr Rarely a day goes by that you don?t hear about a data breach. Hospital records stolen. Social media accounts hacked. Education

Some great insights into the ever growing need of data encryption. Read through and see why you too should encrypt your data. 

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US government developing ultimate cyber weapon; Prime-factoring quantum computing makes encryption obsolete

NaturalNews exclusive: US government developing ultimate cyber weapon; Prime-factoring quantum computing makes encryption obsolete

Hmmm, lets see how the tech world handles this. As I see it, people will always find a way to protect themselves from self incrimination and from others eavesdropping on their communications.