Abstract: This paper details a comprehensive study on the implementation of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) using Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology for the purpose of creating ...

The Ethereum Foundation is shifting focus from performance to security, setting a target of 128-bit provable security for L1 zkEVMs by the end of 2026. It requires participating zkEVM teams to adopt a ...

As of today, end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages is no longer available. DMs that you send to people on Instagram will no longer feature full encryption, and your conversations are not ...

A lot has been made about a post-quantum computer future in which traditional encryption methods have suddenly been rendered obsolete. With this terrifying idea in mind, it’s reassuring to see some ...

Meta blamed users for not opting into the privacy-protecting feature. Experts fear the move could be the first major domino to fall for end-to-end encryption tech worldwide. Crucially, few companies ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs. The feature will "no longer be supported after May 8, 2026," the company wrote in an ...

Apple is testing secure messaging between Android and iOS devices with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. The updates introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, a security ...

Ethereum Foundation targets 128-bit security by 2026, marking a shift in focus. zkEVM teams must use official tools to measure real security levels by 2026. The roadmap includes unified security ...

In a significant shift in technical strategy, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) officially announced on December 18, 2025, that it is pivoting its primary focus from “pursuing speed” to “ensuring security.

Broadcom has unveiled a pair of what it claims are “industry first” quantum-safe networking switches. The Brocade X8 Director is designed for use in large, scalable networks, while the Brocade G820 is ...

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, ...

Currently, we rely on 64-bit INode for Windows. Windows with ReFS file system uses a full 128‑bit file identifier (FILE_ID_128), which cannot fit into the existing 64‑bit INode type and risks ...