FEATURES EDITION | Apple Beefs Up iMessage With Quantum-Resistant Encryption

The revamped iMessage app uses Apple's new PQ3 post-quantum cryptographic protocol, which its engineers say will make it the most secure messaging app — but Signal's president begs to differ. [TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( February 24, 2024 LATEST SECURITY FEATURES & COMMENTARY [Apple Beefs Up iMessage With Quantum-Resistant Encryption]( The revamped iMessage app uses Apple's new PQ3 post-quantum cryptographic protocol, which its engineers say will make it the most secure messaging app — but Signal's president begs to differ. [Privacy Beats Ransomware as Top Insurance Concern]( Despite ransomware losses remaining high, privacy violations have quickly risen to second in a list of expected cyber insurance claims costs. [Library Cyber Defenses Are Falling Down]( Librarians are being asked to defend themselves online against sophisticated and complex attacks. It's an unequal fight. 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