Tools for encryption and anonymity - Germany and Europe need to step up to their responsibility
Much of the funding of projects for the technical implementation of digital freedoms is threatened by the Trump Government. It is now time for Germany and Europe to step into the breach and provide adequate and sustainable funding for the development ecosystem. A commentary.
The continuing erosion of the political and legal protection of civil liberties has led to a situation where freedom of information and communication and the right to privacy and anonymity become increasingly dependent on technology. Digital self-defence has many facets: anonymisation tools such as Tor, end-to-end encryption such as WireGuard or Signal, securing website access with LetsEncrypt or the tools for reproducible builds, which ensure that the software you install has actually been created from source code that someone has checked for security holes. This ecosystem of software and infrastructure has grown exponentially since the Snowden revelations.
Many of these projects have one thing in common: Their development is funded by the US government, often with money from the Open Technology Fund (OTF). Some projects like Tor also receive money from the US State Department and other US government agencies. But why would the US government fund technology development that makes life difficult for the NSA intelligence agency?
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/nov/01/snowden-nsa-files-surveillance-revelations-decoded#section/1
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https://netzpolitik.org/2020/germany-and-europe-need-to-step-up-to-their-responsibility/
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https://netzpolitik.org/2020/jetzt-sind-deutschland-und-europa-in-der-verantwortung/
#germany #eu #usa #NSA #OTF #encryption #anonymity
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Much of the funding of projects for the technical implementation of digital freedoms is threatened by the Trump Government. It is now time for Germany and Europe to step into the breach and provide adequate and sustainable funding for the development ecosystem. A commentary.
The continuing erosion of the political and legal protection of civil liberties has led to a situation where freedom of information and communication and the right to privacy and anonymity become increasingly dependent on technology. Digital self-defence has many facets: anonymisation tools such as Tor, end-to-end encryption such as WireGuard or Signal, securing website access with LetsEncrypt or the tools for reproducible builds, which ensure that the software you install has actually been created from source code that someone has checked for security holes. This ecosystem of software and infrastructure has grown exponentially since the Snowden revelations.
Many of these projects have one thing in common: Their development is funded by the US government, often with money from the Open Technology Fund (OTF). Some projects like Tor also receive money from the US State Department and other US government agencies. But why would the US government fund technology development that makes life difficult for the NSA intelligence agency?
💡
https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/nov/01/snowden-nsa-files-surveillance-revelations-decoded#section/1
👉🏼 Read more:
https://netzpolitik.org/2020/germany-and-europe-need-to-step-up-to-their-responsibility/
👉🏼 Read more 🇩🇪:
https://netzpolitik.org/2020/jetzt-sind-deutschland-und-europa-in-der-verantwortung/
#germany #eu #usa #NSA #OTF #encryption #anonymity
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📡@cRyPtHoN_INFOSEC_ES
📡@FLOSSb0xIN
the Guardian
NSA files decoded: Edward Snowden's surveillance revelations explained
In the last five months, the NSA's surveillance practices have been revealed to be a massive international operation, staggering in scope. But how do all of the NSA's programmes fit together – and what does it mean for you?
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#Google refuses to deny it received #encryption order from #UK #government.
https://therecord.media/google-refuses-to-deny-it-received-uk-tcn
#why #surveillance #privacy
https://therecord.media/google-refuses-to-deny-it-received-uk-tcn
#why #surveillance #privacy
therecord.media
Google refuses to deny it received encryption order from UK government
U.S. lawmakers say Google has refused to deny that it received a Technical Capability Notice from the U.K. — a mechanism to access encrypted messages that Apple reportedly received.
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UK Tribunal Blocks Secret Gov’t Case Against Apple Encryption
A government that demands invisibility in court is one step away from disappearing accountability altogether.
With a necessary reality check, a #UK tribunal has told the government that, no, it cannot hold a secret legal battle against #Apple over #encryption. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (#IPT), the body meant to oversee the country’s surveillance powers, has dismissed efforts by the Home Office to keep the entire case hidden from public view. And in doing so, it has delivered a quietly important win for press freedom and digital rights. Although, things are far from over.
@reclaimthenet
#BigBrother #OnlineSafetyBill #OnlineSafetyAct
A government that demands invisibility in court is one step away from disappearing accountability altogether.
With a necessary reality check, a #UK tribunal has told the government that, no, it cannot hold a secret legal battle against #Apple over #encryption. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (#IPT), the body meant to oversee the country’s surveillance powers, has dismissed efforts by the Home Office to keep the entire case hidden from public view. And in doing so, it has delivered a quietly important win for press freedom and digital rights. Although, things are far from over.
@reclaimthenet
#BigBrother #OnlineSafetyBill #OnlineSafetyAct
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Telegram pledges to exit the market rather than "undermine encryption with backdoors" | TechRadar
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has said Telegram would rather exit a market than undermine encryption with backdoors.
This comes as France and other governments push for a legal backdoor for police access to private and encrypted messages.
#Telegram #Encryption #BigBrother
#EncryptionBackdoor #EU
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has said Telegram would rather exit a market than undermine encryption with backdoors.
This comes as France and other governments push for a legal backdoor for police access to private and encrypted messages.
#Telegram #Encryption #BigBrother
#EncryptionBackdoor #EU
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AstraCrypt
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Source: https://github.com/gromif/AstraCrypt
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A powerful encryption app to keep your data safe and secure.
AstraCrypt is a free and open-source tool for encrypting your files with modern security standards, offering a user-friendly interface to manage them.
Strong Encryption: Utilizes AES-256 (GCM) for robust file encryption.
File Management: Offers basic file operations within the encrypted space.
Secure & Private: No data is collected, and there are no trackers or ads.
Modern UI: Features a clean and intuitive Material You design.
Download: https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/com.nevidimka655.astracrypt
Source: https://github.com/gromif/AstraCrypt
#AstraCrypt #Encryption #Security #Privacy
@foss_Android