GIGAZINE

Let's Encrypt announces that cross-signing will be abolished, while the amount of data in the certificate is reduced by 40%, Android 7.0 and earlier terminals require support

Let's Encrypt, a certificate authority that issues free SSL/TLS certificates for web servers, was cross-signed by IdenTrust so that it could issue certificates trusted by devices that didn't trust ...
GIGAZINE

Let's Encrypt warns that 'some websites will not be viewable on one-third of the world's Android devices'

However, since DST Root CA X3 expires on September 1, 2021, Let's Encrypt will move to its own root certificate 'ISRG Root X1'. With this migration, Android OS versions prior to version 7.1.1 without ...
heise online

Schedule published: Let's Encrypt abolishes OCSP certificate verification

Let's Encrypt, the largest certification authority with over 387 million valid certificates, is moving away from the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP). The CA (Certificate Authority) has now ...
Ars Technica

Let’s Encrypt is ending expiration notice emails—for some very good reasons

Let's Encrypt has been providing free "wildcard" certificates for websites for nearly seven years, enabling HTTPS connections for millions of domains and doing the whole Internet a real solid. Now the ...
Digital Spy

Google's Android L will 'encrypt user data automatically'

Google has confirmed that Android L will encrypt user data by default. Previous versions of the mobile operating system required users to manually activate the security feature, but the forthcoming ...
Android

WhatsApp is looking out for you with this upcoming feature

Data security is extremely important especially when it comes to messaging apps like WhatsApp. This is why the company has encrypted backups. According to WABInfo, WhatsApp will prompt you to re-enter ...
Bleeping Computer

Let’s Encrypt ends certificate expiry emails to cut costs, boost privacy

Let's Encrypt has announced it will no longer notify users about imminent certificate expirations via email due to high costs, privacy concerns, and unnecessary complexities. The decision to end the ...
GIZBOT

Daam Malware Warning Issued: Targets Android Smartphones To Steal User Data, Encrypts Devices

A new malware is spreading on Android smartphones, warned the Indian government. Called Daam, the malware can bypass antivirus programs and steal confidential data. Daam is a multi-faceted and ...