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The Encryption Dilemma: Attempting to Resolve the Unresolvable

Jan 31, 2024 | pymnts.com | Keith Martin

The UK’s Online Safety Bill is the latest piece of regulation designed to navigate the complex issue of providing digital security whilst potentially enabling certain types of digital content to be accessed or controlled. Encryption is the technology at the center of controversy over this legislation, since encryption protects secrets, some of which may be the intended targets of the proposed controls. This article steps back from the recent debate and places the current controversy into histo...
The paid-for version of Avira Free Security adds extra tools

Jan 4, 2024 | macworld.com | Chris Barylick |Keith Martin

At a GlanceEasy to useFull VPNWon’t slow down your MacNo fine-tuning scan optionsAvira Prime adds to the company’s Free Security with extra tools such as a VPN, but core protection is the same whether you’re paying or not.
Selective Delegation of Attributes in Mercurial Signature Credentials

Dec 10, 2023 | eprint.iacr.org | Colin Putman |Keith Martin

Paper 2023/1896 , Royal Holloway University of London, Royal Holloway University of London Anonymous credential schemes enable service providers to verify information that a credential holder willingly discloses, without needing any further personal data to corroborate that information, and without allowing the user to be tracked from one interaction to the next.
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review: Excellent protection for Mac

Jul 24, 2023 | macworld.com | Keith Martin |Stephan Wiesend

At a GlanceExpert's RatingProsTwo-way firewallGood performanceConsMac-specific (no version for Windows / Android)Our VerdictA useful set of security utilities that help keep your Mac safe and running smoothly.
Norton 360 Deluxe will keep your Mac safe, but you can't use its cloud backup

Jul 24, 2023 | macworld.com | Keith Martin |Stephan Wiesend

At a GlanceExpert's RatingProsEasy-to-use & effectiveMultiple device coverMinimal performance impactConsNo backup on macOSDidn’t spot threats in zip filesOur VerdictNorton 360 provides effective protection against unwanted software behavior, and it offers some useful additional features such as VPN and Dark Web Monitoring. The Mac version can’t use the cloud storage on offer, but at least it doesn’t affect performance for day-to-day work.