The Oakland Police Department's plans to begin encrypting its radio transmissions is drawing public scrutiny due to concerns over transparency in the department. Police radios allow for communication ...

Two years ago, researchers in the Netherlands discovered an intentional backdoor in an encryption algorithm baked into radios used by critical infrastructure–as well as police, intelligence agencies, ...

For more than 25 years, a technology used for critical data and voice radio communications around the world has been shrouded in secrecy to prevent anyone from closely scrutinizing its security ...

Police officials revealed Tuesday that some NYPD radios may be spared from the ongoing encryption process, yet some pols say that may not be enough to quell transparency concerns. The revelation came ...

The Citizen app, fed in part through information obtained via NYPD radios, connects more than two million New Yorkers, allowing them to monitor incidents citywide in real-time. Among those who rely ...

Harris Corp.'s RF Communications Division is developing the Sierra II, an ASIC that encrypts radio communications for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program and other homeland security ...

The Palo Alto Police Department, which moved abruptly in January 2021 to fully encrypt its radio communications, is preparing to reverse the controversial policy, acting Chief Andrew Binder announced ...

Officials argue that criminals and individuals with hostile intent were monitoring scanner traffic, posing risks to officers and the public. While acknowledging the public's concerns about ...

This is a comprehensive list of the best encryption software and tools in 2026, covering their features, pricing and more. Use this guide to determine your best fit. This article highlights the best ...

It all started with plain old telephone service, and an actual tap on the actual wire. The law has been multiple steps behind ever since. And don't even bring up copyright.