Apple Cancels End to End Encryption – ThreatWire

Summary: The video discusses the recent cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the U.S. ban on Kaspersky software due to security risks, Apple’s compliance with a UK government order compromising iCloud’s end-to-end encryption, and new tactics by Russian state-aligned threat actors targeting Signal users.

Keypoints:

The U.S. has banned Kaspersky software amid concerns of foreign interference, requiring companies to cease usage by September 2024.

Australia, a Five Eyes member, also announced a ban on Kaspersky products for government use, mandating removal by April 1, 2025.

The UK government has ordered Apple to create a back door for iCloud, leading to the removal of Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users.

Apple expressed disappointment over the loss of ADP, emphasizing its commitment to user security and privacy.

Signal, a secure messaging app, is facing new threats from Russian state-aligned actors exploiting its linked device feature through phishing techniques.

The phishing attack can register the target’s account to a threat actor’s device without detection, posing risks for Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram users.