Encryption11 Apr 2025Man used encrypted network to sell machine gunsJust a month after he was released from prison, Hollywood started selling firearms and drugs.11 Apr 202526 Jan 2024Meta tool to block nude images in teens' chatsThe move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in encrypted chats26 Jan 202413 Dec 2023Facebook encryption risks child safety - agencySigns of abuse will be missed because of the encryption of messages, the National Crime Agency says.13 Dec 20236 Sep 2023Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging rowThe government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist.6 Sep 202319 Jul 2023UK amends encrypted message scanning plansExtra oversight for powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images passed by peers.19 Jul 20235 Jul 2023Should big tech be able to read people's messages?Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging?5 Jul 202327 Jun 2023Apple joins opposition to message app scanningWhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill.27 Jun 202324 May 2023Minister attacks Meta boss over encryption planMinister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.24 May 202311 May 2023Twitter launches encrypted private messages - MuskThe platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.11 May 2023...