ORG and over 150 signatories call on the UK government to RESCIND its demand to create a backdoor to Apple encryption.

It "jeopardises the security and privacy of millions, undermines the UK tech sector, and sets a dangerous precedent for global cybersecurity."

"The world’s second-largest provider of mobile devices would be built on top of a systemic security flaw, putting all of its users’ security and privacy at risk."

#encryption #privacy #cybersecurity #ukpolitics

globalencryption.org/2025/02/j…

"The UK’s war on encryption affects all of us" via @verge.

Indeed, the UK's actions imperil security across the globe.

It's worth highlighting that open source comms tools, like @matrix and @signalapp, empower researchers and users: you'll _see_ if a backdoor is added.

Not so with proprietary tools. Do you really trust Meta, Apple, or Google not to roll over on you?

theverge.com/policy/612136/uk-…

#FOSS #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #Security #Privacy #Encryption

The UK’s war on encryption affects all of us

The UK is using its Investigatory Powers Act to demand backdoor access to iCloud users’ encrypted backups worldwide.

^{Gaby Del Valle (The Verge)}

🚨🚨🚨 Apple to backdoor encryption? Round 2 - and this time the UK is trying to get your data.

Let's fight back against any attempt to #backdoor #encryption! 💪 🔒

More info ➡️ tuta.com/blog/uk-demands-apple…

Encryption backdoors must never be allowed. To prove that Tuta is #free from any #backdoor, the entire client code is published as #opensource.

Let's fight against mass surveillance! ✊

tuta.com/blog/why-a-backdoor-i…

#privacy #encryption #surveillance

If Apple complies with this, the UK government will gain access to all iCloud data globally. The only way Apple comes out of this with any integrity is to leave the UK market. If they give in to this, every regime in the world will demand the same thing. And that’s before we even get to the fact that there’s no such thing as a “backdoor” for just so-and-so. Either there is a door or there isn’t and if there is, anyone who obtains the key can use it.

theguardian.com/technology/202…

#apple #backdoor #UK #encryption #privacy #security #personhood #data #democracy #humanRights #iCloud

UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data

Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stance

^{Dan Milmo (The Guardian)}

This is what I think about whenever infosec wonks on here start telling people they should use matrix or xmpp+omemo or whatnot instead of signal

To be fair, I understand the arguments and to a large extent I agree with the critiques. However, I think anyone making these recommendations is vastly underestimating the capacity or appetite for most people to deal with the user experiences presented by these alternatives.

User experience is the ultimate force multiplier. For anything that requires network effects to function (ie most anything involving communication), if it doesn't *just work* then you've lost 90% of your audience.

xkcd.com/2501/

#matrix #xmpp #infosec #cybersecurity #signal #ux #design #ui #encryption #privacy #crypto

Average Familiarity

^xkcd

migrating from #WhatsApp to another centralized platform is not a real solution, that's why we are here in the #Fediverse and not in #BlueSky

Migrate from #WhatsApp to #DeltaChat and other decentralized alternatives, break free out of the silos once and for all and stop feeding billionaires/CEO incubators

#ArcaneChat #XMPP #Matrix #SimpleX #Session #decentralization #encryption

🎉 🔐 Post-Quantum Encryption roll out is in progress for ALL accounts created before March 2024 🔐 🎉

When you get upgraded to quantum-resistant encryption, we will send you an email notification ❤️

(Note: New Tuta Mail accounts created from March 2024 onwards already have TutaCrypt!)

#Upgrade #PostQauntum #Encryption

❤️ Privacy matters - so does doing good. We donate Tuta to #opensource projects! ❤️

Ready to turn on #privacy?

👉 tuta.com/blog/tutanota-for-ope…

#foss #givingback #encryption #security

We fight for your right to #privacy with #encryption! 🔒

Check out our new scrolling animation: tuta.com/ 💪

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#backdoors
#encryption
#iphone

#UploadFilter #ResponsibleEncryption - politicians today use euphemisms when they want to break encryption. 🤯

We must keep fighting for our right to privacy! 💪

Learn here why #backdoors to #encryption must never be allowed: tutanota.com/blog/posts/why-a-…

JUST IN 🚨 Google’s quantum chip ‘Willow’ is a major leap in quantum computing, but let’s talk priorities:

At Tuta Mail, we’ve already implemented #quantum-resistant #encryption to keep your emails untouchable. 🔒

So if @Google wants to spy at you, we're one step ahead. 😉 💪

Naughty or nice? Santa doesn’t need to know. 🎅❌

Tuta’s encrypted calendar keeps your events so private, even Santa stays in the dark. 🔒🗓️

#Privacy #Encryption #PostQuantum

🚨 Biggest US Hack in History! 🚨

If China can breach US telcos, what’s stopping them from exploiting encryption backdoors? Nothing.

Backdoors don’t make us safer - they put everyone at risk.

Demand #PrivacyFirst: Say NO to backdoors! 🔒

Read more here: tuta.com/blog/china-salt-typho…

#Cybersecurity #Encryption #Privacy #StopBackdoors

Worst US hack in history: Chinese can monitor all your calls and emails. | Tuta

Salt Typhoon has infiltrated major telecom networks, proving backdoors to encryption are a catastrophic risk.

^Tuta

Here it is: the Finnish Parliament has sided against #ChatControl !

I am overjoyed that in their statement, they have outlined exactly what this proposal would entail: mass surveillance in Europe.

From their statement (translation by me):

"..the suggested model would, in fact, lead to the mass surveillance of communication and would weaken the integrity of communication in the EU."

eduskunta.fi/FI/vaski/Lausunto…

#privacy #encryption #Finland #Europe #EU #surveillance

Couldn't the #pgp #encryption in @thunderbird@mastodon.online be set so that a user who has not set up their own pgp key can still send encrypted mails to recipients whose key can be retrieved from the #WKD?

#Thunderbird #privacy

Join the amazing team of Tuta Legends ❤️ Click on this link 👉 tuta.com/black-friday to SAVE 62% on our Legend plan.

#Blackfriday #Tuta #Encryption #Germany

That's why we publish all our apps on @fdroidorg ❤️

🔒 Get the new calendar app now! 🔒
👉 tuta.com/blog/tuta-calendar-fd…

#FOSS #OpenSource #Encryption #Security #Calendar

Encryption backdoors must never be allowed. To prove that Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar are free from any backdoor, the entire client code is published as open source. Let's fight against mass surveillance! ✊

tuta.com/blog/why-a-backdoor-i…

#privacy #encryption #surveillance #backdoors

🔐 Sending a password-protected email to anyone is easy with Tuta Mail! 🔐

Check out our latest guide on how to send encrypted, password-protected emails here 👇👇👇
tuta.com/blog/how-to-password-…

#encryption #security #privacy #email

🎉 PSA: F-Droid users! 🎉 The Tuta Calendar app is now available on F-Droid 🥳

❤️ You can get the Tuta Calendar app here: f-droid.org/en/packages/de.tut…

#Fdroid #Tutacalendar #Tuta #Download #Encryption

Already 61% of all Tuta email are sent with E2E encryption. 🔒

Let's fight for #encryption on Global Encryption Day & spread the word! ❤️

👉 tuta.com/blog/why-a-backdoor-i…

Spread security on #GlobalEncryptionDay!

#GED2024 #GlobalEncryptionDay

We asked and you answered! Here's Tuta's updated list of best WhatsApp alternatives in 2024 👏

Which one is your favorite? 🤔 Do comment below - or check out our detailed review first!

👉 tuta.com/blog/best-whatsapp-al…

#WhatsAppalternatives #Messenger #Privacy #Encryption

Hungary keeps pushing for Chat Control. Here’s why they must be stopped:

👉 tuta.com/blog/opposition-again…

#chatcontrol #Fight4privacy #encryption #security

🇬🇧🚨Orban moving fast: Endorsement of #ChatControl on the agenda for Wednesday (ambassadors) and Thursday (EU interior ministers) parlament.gv.at/dokument/XXVII… +++ Politicians, before you destroy secure #encryption understand that China spied on the US on a large scale using backdoors set up for lawful interception wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/u-s… +++ Finland to take a stance on Wednesday eduskunta.fi/FI/tiedotteet/Siv… +++

Information and how you can lobby your government: chatcontrol.eu

No need to fear the frightening data collection practices of Big Tech. 🎃 👻

The Tuta Calendar offers more than just barebones encryption ☠️
#encryption #calendar #privacy #zeroknowledge

Many calendars use email to send reminders. Unfortunately, this can overshare data with mail servers & 3rd-party notification services.

At Tuta, we're doing something different.
👉 tuta.com/calendar

Our zero-knowledge calendar keeps you up to speed without sharing information with Google.

#degoogle #privacy #calendar #encryption #zeroknowledge

Have you tried out the all new Tuta Calendar app yet?! 💃

This major update includes external calendar sync, offline functionality, and more!

Here is a sneak peek of what you can look forward to 😘

#calendar #encryption #privacy #teaser

Mark your calendars 🗓️ because on October 1st, one of our website pages will "turn blue".

Do you wonder what that's all about? Stay tuned!!! 🔥
#encryption #calendar #sneakpeek #teaser

🎉 Opening an email in Tuta just got faster and easier! 🎉

With a simple click on an email notification you can directly open that email 🔒 ❤️

#Tutamail #Tuta #Madeingermany #Encryption #Newfeature

ArcaneChat (previously known as #DeltaLab) an alternative Delta Chat client for #Android is now available in official F-Droid store!

If you already have it you can securely continue to upgrade it now from F-Droid (or #IzzyOnDroid) thanks to #ReproducibleBuilds which ensures the apk matches the source code and not me nor F-Droid is manipulating the binary 🎉

f-droid.org/en/packages/chat.d…

#encryption #decentralization #anonymous #email #ArcaneChat #DeltaChat #fdroid

Is your company using a quantum-safe email provider in 2024?

Not yet? Upgrade now! 🔐

Here’s how Tuta Mail can help your business 👉 tuta.com/blog/how-companies-be…

#encryption #privacy #gdpr

🇬🇧Leak on latest #ChatControl attempt (in German): netzpolitik.org/2024/interne-d… +++ Only AUT, DEU, EST, LUX, POL, SVN were critical – no blocking minority! +++ BEL, CZE, FIN, ITA, NLD, PRT, SWE undecided +++ EU legal experts confirm violation of our fundamental rights +++ Only 5 days to next discussion +++

Help pressure our governments into defending our #privacy of correspondence and secure #encryption now: patrick-breyer.de/en/take-acti…

Quantum computing has the potential to break modern #encryption. How real is this threat and how soon will it be viable? @Tutanota's Brandon Sundh explains how this fascinating tech works and what companies like his are doing now to protect your #privacy.

podcast.firewallsdontstopdrago…

On Friday the 13th don't let your online accounts fall into the wrong hands 🥷🥷

The Tuta Team recommends 👇👇👇

🔐 Protecting your email with end-to-end encryption: tuta.com/secure-email

🔑 Using extra login protections like a U2F device: tuta.com/blog/why-u2f-is-impor…

🔐 Keep your passwords safe in a password manager: tuta.com/blog/best-password-ma…

#Friday13th #Protection #OnlineSafety #TutaMail #U2F #PasswordManager #Encryption

Why did you choose Tuta? ☺️

Is your answer not included? Let us know in the comments 👇👇

#Tuta #TutaMail #Poll #Encryption #email #privacy