Head of Britain's GCHQ Wants Tech Firms To Co-operate With Spy Agencies Over Encryption

The head of Britain's spy agency- the GCHQ has called for greater co-operation between spies and tech companies in dealing with challenges posed by encryption.

Encrypted Phone Delays Terrorism Case in Australia

A MAN accused of plotting to stab a member of the public has had his case delayed so investigators can access thousands of messages on an encrypted phone.

FBI Push To Weaken Cell Phone Security, Skirt Encryption Alarms Privacy Advocates

The FBI’s push to ensure a backdoor into cellphones so that federal agents can skirt around tricky encryption technology in order to track terrorists is evoking backlash from privacy groups and technology companies.