From Cipher to Fear: The psychology behind modern ransomware extortion

Modern ransomware has shifted from encryption to psychological extortion that exploits fear, liability, and exposure. Flare ...

How to encrypt your PC’s disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal's founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

Moxie Marlinspike, the mind behind the secure messaging app Signal, has launched an alternative to AI chatbot ChatGPT that focuses on user privacy and security. Also: The best free AI courses and ...
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Should Politicians Be Able to Use Prediction Markets? House Bill Proposes Ban

Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rep. Torres proposed the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act to keep federal officials off prediction ...
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Crypto Crystal Ball 2026: Are We Headed for Bitcoin and Crypto Winter?

Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Analysts agree 2026 is unlikely to bring a crypto winter. Short-term volatility is likely, but Bitcoin is expected to remain ...