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Encryption is coming to RCS, protecting Android and iPhone – Computerworld
RCS Universal Profile is an industry-agreed set of features and technologies the GSMA has standardized so RCS can be widely deployed in products and services. The most recent version, RCS Universal Profile 2.7, introduced support for more advanced messaging features, such as reactions, editing of sent messages, and improved message indicators. Apple now supports RCS on iPhone Apple has now adopted…
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The complete BitLocker encryption guide for Windows PCs – Computerworld
BitLocker is often configured to function in “transparent” mode, automatically unlocking itself when you boot your computer. This uses the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) hardware in your computer to unlock the drive. The TPM stores the encryption key and provides it only if the Windows operating system doesn’t appear to have been tampered with. This technology is a critical way…
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BitLocker encryption becomes the default in Windows 11 24H2 – Computerworld
It’s long been possible to encrypt the contents of a Windows PC using the included BitLocker encryption tool. Beginning this fall, with the newest update of Windows 11 (version 24H2), the encryption will be activated by default during re- or new installations, according to The Verge. Microsoft also plans to lower the system requirements for BitLocker; for example, the computer no…
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NIST releases first encryption tools to resist quantum computing
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three encryption standards designed to resist future cyberattacks based on quantum computing technology. The agency encourages system administrators to start the transition to the new algorithms as soon as possible, since timely adoption is paramount for protecting sensitive information from attackers with a retrospective decryption strategy, also referred…
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How to fix device encryption is temporarily suspended error on Windows
On Windows 11 (or 10), if you turn on Device Encryption, the system may be stuck with the “Device encryption is temporarily suspended. Encryption will resume automatically the next time you restart this device” message after rebooting the computer. Although encryption will resume automatically in some situations, this is not always the case. If, after several reboots, File Explorer still…
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Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11
Microsoft is making BitLocker device encryption a default feature in its next major update to Windows 11. If you clean install the 24H2 version that’s rolling out in the coming months, device encryption will be enabled by default when you first sign in or set up a device with a Microsoft account or work / school account. Device encryption is…
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