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DNS encryption protocols aren’t equal (and your ISP hopes you don’t know why)

Although we use easy-to-remember web addresses, the internet actually operates on a system of IP addresses and remote servers. Behind the scenes, it hinges on the Domain Name System (DNS), which ...
CSOonline

British voice encryption protocol has massive weakness, researcher says

A protocol designed and promoted by the British government for encrypting voice calls has a by-design weakness built into it that could allow for mass surveillance, according to a University College ...
CNET

VPN Protocols Explained: What They Are and Which to Use

Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As a writer and editor for over a decade, he has bylines at MakeUseOf, WhistleOut, TechBeacon, DZone, Tech Up Your Life, and Electromaker. When ...
Gizmodo

OpenVPN vs WireGuard: Which Protocol Is Better to Use?

Best VPN for 2026: Our Top 10 Favorite VPN Services OpenVPN vs WireGuard: Which Protocol Is Better to Use? A staple of every VPN service is encryption, and by extension, encryption protocols. You’ll ...
Tech Digest

Is your smart home a cyber playground? North Korean hackers could be targeting it

Most smart home devices are often poorly protected, use weak communication protocols and no encryption, which puts them in the spotlight for cybercriminals. Users often make hackers’ lives much easier ...
Kaleido Scope

Encryption Guidelines

The confidentiality and integrity of Sensitive and PHI/Restricted data and resources owned by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are of paramount importance. Encryption provides the ability ...