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Breaking RSA: Noise in the Race to Post-Quantum Security?
Breaking RSA: Noise in the Race to Post-Quantum Security?

​Chinese researchers from Shanghai University recently made headlines by using a D‑Wave quantum annealer to factor a 22‑bit RSA key, akin to cracking an incredibly weak password, marking the largest key broken with quantum annealing to date. Despite alarmist headlines...

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Latest SecuriCHAT Release Improves Security and Efficiency
Latest SecuriCHAT Release Improves Security and Efficiency

​​​​Pfortner is proud to announce the latest SecuriCHAT updates: Mobile version 3.3.8 (available on iOS, Android, and Huawei) Desktop (Windows & Mac) Version 2.6.0. This release introduces a range of powerful new features designed to enhance user experience and...

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WhatsApp banned in the US House of Representatives
WhatsApp banned in the US House of Representatives

​​​​ The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns. A memo from the House’s chief administrative officer states that WhatsApp is “high risk” due to a “lack of transparency in how it...

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Apple Offers VPN Apps With Ties to Chinese Military
Apple Offers VPN Apps With Ties to Chinese Military

​​​​ Millions of users are inadvertently sending their internet traffic to Chinese companies, including several tied to the People’s Liberation Army. According to research by The Transparency Project, findings show that a significant number VPN apps in Apple’s App...

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Finally, for Apple – these “Android’ features
Finally, for Apple – these “Android’ features

​​​​ At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26—its boldest update in years. While the sleek Liquid Glass redesign and AI-powered additions are grabbing headlines, many of the most exciting improvements echo Android features many users have enjoyed for years. Here's what’s...

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