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Twofish Encryption: What Is It?

Twofish is an encryption algorithm designed by Bruce Schneier. It’s a symmetric key block cipher with a block size of 128 bits, with keys up to 256 bits. It is related to AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and an earlier block cipher called Blowfish. Twofish was actually a finalist to become the industry standard for encryption,… The post Twofish Encryption: What Is It? appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Search Encrypt – Chrome Extension

Keep your searches private by redirecting searches that may be tracked to Search Encrypt, a privacy-focused search engine The Search Encrypt extension protects your privacy by encrypting your search terms and expiring your searches from your browser history. Search Encrypt’s private search engine will be set as your default search engine and other searches Read More The post Search Encrypt – Chrome Extension appeared first on Choose To Encrypt .

ACM Releases Statement on Importance of Preserving Personal Privacy

The Association for Computing Machinery’s US Public Policy Council (USACM) released a Statement on the Importance of Preserving Personal Privacy yesterday. USACM is advocating for privacy within emerging technologies, specifically Big Data and the Internet of Things. The organization hopes to “provide a basis for building data privacy into modern technological systems.” The statement focuses on Read More The post ACM Releases Statement on Importance of Preserving Personal Privacy appeared first on Choose To Encrypt .

What is Search Encrypt? Why Should You Use A Private Search Engine?

 Search Encrypt is a privacy based search engine. It is built with privacy-by-design, which means it was made to emphasize user privacy. We want our search engine to provide great search results, without compromising our user’s information. Search Encrypt helps you search the web without leaving your personal data behind. What Is a Private Read More The post What is Search Encrypt? Why Should You Use A Private Search Engine? appeared first on Choose To Encrypt .

New EU Privacy Law GDPR Conflicts with Blockchain Tech

New EU privacy law, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), set to take affect in May 2018 goes against one of blockchain technologies biggest selling points. Altering data “just doesnt work on a blockchain,” said John Mathews, the chief finance officer at Bitnation. “Blockchains are by their nature immutable,” says Mathews. “The GDPR says you Read More The post New EU Privacy Law GDPR Conflicts with Blockchain Tech appeared first on Choose To Encrypt .

Decentralized & Neutral Internet Creates Better User Experiences

The internet, in its intended form, is a free and open platform that should allow users voices to be heard equally. However, this isn’t the case. As a few major platforms expand their influence into all the corners of the web, smaller players get pushed aside. Because these huge companies control so much of Read More The post Decentralized & Neutral Internet Creates Better User Experiences appeared first on Choose To Encrypt .