infosec – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png infosec – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Quantum Safe Private Communications: Building the Future Before the Threat Arrives https://puri.sm/posts/quantum-safe-private-communications-building-the-future-before-the-threat-arrives/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:56:28 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84586 Secure mobility is not just about encryption — it’s about sovereignty. The ability to own, control, and verify every layer of your communications stack is the difference between operational assurance and strategic vulnerability.

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]]> Introducing the Librem PQC Comms Server https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-comms-server/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:44:55 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83993 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Comms Server, encrypting data-in-transit (DIT) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard. When bundled as a complete ecosystem with the Liberty Phone or other Purism Products will also address data-at-rest (DAR) encrypted with PQC.

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]]> Introducing the Librem PQC Encryptor https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-encryptor/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:12:45 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83982 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Encryptor, encrypting data-in-transit with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard.

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]]> SharePoint Zero-Day Breach Hits Hundreds of Companies, Affecting Thousands of Users — Why PureOS and Linux Servers Are a Safer Alternative https://puri.sm/posts/sharepoint-zero-day-breach-hits-hundreds-of-companies-affecting-thousands-of-users-why-pureos-and-linux-servers-are-a-safer-alternative/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:10:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83694 The recent Microsoft SharePoint breach is yet another stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities embedded in our overreliance on monolithic tech ecosystems. When you centralize critical infrastructure—especially within sprawling platforms like SharePoint—you create a single, oversized attack surface that adversaries can exploit with devastating precision. This wasn’t just a technical failure; it was a cultural one.

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]]> The 2025 Most Secure Phone in The World Reviews Are In: Efani, Analytics Insight, Navi, and Cashify https://puri.sm/posts/the-2025-most-secure-phone-in-the-world-reviews-are-in-efani-analytics-insight-navi-and-cashify/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:16:22 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83592 Purism’s Librem 5 and Liberty Phones Named the Most Secure Smartphones in the World Top cybersecurity and tech publications agree—Purism leads the industry in mobile security for 2025.

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]]> Hidden Operating Systems in Chips vs. Secure, Auditable OSes: A Cybersecurity Comparison https://puri.sm/posts/hidden-operating-systems-in-chips-vs-secure-auditable-oses-a-cybersecurity-comparison/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:18:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83347 The Threat Beneath: The Invisible Operating Systems Inside Your Devices Beneath the surface of nearly every modern computer lies a hidden threat—one most users never see or control. Today’s Intel and AMD processors ship with embedded subsystems like the Intel Management Engine (ME) and AMD’s Platform Security Processor (PSP)—proprietary, low-level firmware environments that operate outside and below your main operating system.

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]]> The Signal Noise: A Wake-Up Call for Secure Communications https://puri.sm/posts/the-signal-noise-a-wake-up-call-for-secure-communications/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:09:18 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82871 When all the control is handled in-house and all communication is quantum-safe as well as on private networks you have the strongest possible security story and the most convenient offering for the toughest of security needs; including national security.

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]]> Why the Salt Typhoon Hacks Make Our Public Networks Vulnerable https://puri.sm/posts/why-the-salt-typhoon-hacks-make-our-public-networks-vulnerable/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:39:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82719 The recent Salt Typhoon hacks by the People's Republic of China (PRC) have exposed significant vulnerabilities in our public networks. These hacks, which targeted major telecommunications providers like Verizon, AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, Windstream, and T-Mobile (although the later says that they prevented access to PII data) have shown just how susceptible our public communication systems are to sophisticated cyber threats. The hackers exploited weaknesses in unencrypted messages and phone calls, allowing them to gain access to sensitive data and even geolocate individuals. The compromise to the public networks may indeed have follow-on repercussions such as muti-factor authentication (MFA) via SMS texts but that is a subject for a future post.

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]]> Quantum Safe Communication with Purism https://puri.sm/posts/quantum-safe-communication-with-purism/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:32 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82438 Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a critical advancement in securing data and communication, the threat of compromise is even greater than normal due to the fact that anything stored with pre-quantum resistant cryptography will be immediately available to view as soon as the qubits of quantum computing increase, which is a matter of when not if.

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]]> Smartphones Leaking Data https://puri.sm/posts/smartphones-leaking-data/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:45:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82417 When you use smartphones from big tech companies, you’re often trading your privacy for convenience. These devices are designed to collect vast amounts of data about you, from your location to your browsing habits, and even your conversations. This data is then used to build detailed profiles that are sold to advertisers, used to exploit you, and even handed over to government agencies without your knowledge nor consent.

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]]> A Secure Foundry for Government Mobile Computing Needs https://puri.sm/posts/a-secure-foundry-for-government-mobile-computing-needs/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:28:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82388 Purism offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to protect their digital lives. As threats to digital security continue to evolve, Purism’s dedication to privacy and security positions it as a leader in the field, providing a solid foundation for secure mobile computing.

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]]> The Evolution of Smartphone Security https://puri.sm/posts/the-evolution-of-smartphone-security/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:41:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82318 When smartphones first emerged in the early 2000s, the attack surface was relatively small. Devices were primarily used for Personal Information Management (PIM) such as calls, texts, email, calendaring, and basic internet browsing. However, the landscape changed dramatically with the introduction of the iPhone and Android platforms in 2007. These devices brought about a revolution […]

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]]> Private Cellular Networking and Secure Client Devices https://puri.sm/posts/private-cellular-networking-and-secure-client-devices/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:36:30 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82220 Private cellular networking and secure client devices provide a holistic, turnkey solution leveraging the N79 band for government or enterprise networks. 5G The advent of 5G technology has revolutionized the world of wireless communication. Among the various aspects of 5G, the N79 band and private 5G networks have emerged as significant components. This post explores […]

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]]> Abside and Purism Partner to Deliver Secure Mobile Solution for U.S. Government and NATO Countries https://puri.sm/posts/abside-and-purism-partner-to-deliver-secure-mobile-solution-for-u-s-government-and-nato-countries/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:09:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81964 Acton, MA, USA – July 19th, 2024 – Abside, a leading provider of US made secure networking solutions, and Purism, a secure computing and US phone manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to deliver a secure mobile solution for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This collaboration brings together Abside’s N79 5G private network solution, designed […]

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]]> Purpose-Built Smartphones for Government vs. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Devices https://puri.sm/posts/purpose-built-smartphones-for-government-vs-commercial-off-the-shelf-devices/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:03:05 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82192 The rise of the smartphone as both an indispensable consumer electronic device and an omnipresent tool for performing tasks at work has led to an inevitable question: Should enterprise and government centralized IT organizations deploy Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices such as the iPhone, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy and attempt to secure them, or should organizations […]

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]]> Your Phone is Giving Away More Than You Ever Bargained For https://puri.sm/posts/your-phone-is-giving-away-more-than-you-ever-bargained-for/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:05:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82040 The year 2007 represented a watershed moment for the modern smartphone industry as we know it. This was the year that Apple introduced its first iPhone device and Google announced Android via its participation in The Open Handset Alliance (which notably leveraged the Linux kernel and open-source code to create its mobile OS). Fast forward […]

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]]> Federal Government Mobility Veteran Randy Siegel Joins Purism https://puri.sm/posts/federal-government-mobility-veteran-randy-siegel-joins-purism/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82035 Purism is pleased to announce that long-time mobility industry insider Randy Siegel has joined the company to direct our strategic government business development efforts. “Adding Randy to lead our secure mobile offering is a natural fit to expand our governmental focused Liberty Phone manufactured at our facility on US Soil. We are extremely excited that […]

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]]> Hardware Encrypted COMSEC Bundle by Purism https://puri.sm/posts/hardware-encrypted-comsec-bundle-by-purism/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:28:10 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81647 The long sought after secure communication of end-to-end hardware encrypted (HWE) chats is now available. Purism is proud to bring this innovation to the market in our Hardware Encrypted COMSEC Bundle. The Liberty Phone (or Librem 5 phone), running PureOS, has always had an encrypted hardware card slot, and these OpenPGP smartcards generate their own […]

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]]> Intel AX200 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Shipping for New Orders https://puri.sm/posts/intel-ax200-wi-fi-bluetooth-shipping-for-new-orders/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:41 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80700 New orders of Librem 14 and Librem Mini v2 are now shipping with Intel AX200 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards, replacing the Qualcomm Atheros AR9xxx series. Like the Librem 11‘s integrated AX201, the device firmware is provided by the PureBoot Firmware Blob Jail. We made this decision with care and to promote customer control over their […]

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]]> Free Yourself from Surveillance Capitalism with the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/free-yourself-from-surveillance-capitalism-with-the-liberty-phone/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:43:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79551 Surveillance Capitalism = Internet Centralization Surveillance Capitalism has led to internet centralization and is the reason why monopolistic tech giants that include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta (Facebook) control access to the internet while dominating internet commerce and trade. Internet centralization has led to cyber-enslavement and consumer exploitation where these tech giants have monetized […]

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]]> Introducing the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-liberty-phone/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:22:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79598 Introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. Learn More Buy Now The Liberty Phone is the upgraded version of our popular Librem 5 USA phone with Made in USA Electronics. The Liberty Phone integrates 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Made in USA Electronics All the […]

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]]> PureOS 10.3 Power Optimization https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-10-3-power-optimization/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:51:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79637 With PureOS 10.3, power saving and new goodies is the name of the game. Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5.  With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. One […]

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]]> Purism Liberty Phone with Made In The USA Electronics https://puri.sm/posts/purism-liberty-phone-with-made-in-the-usa-electronics/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:35:18 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79611 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to be introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. The Liberty Phone provides the best security features such as: Made In The USA Electronics. All the electronics of the Liberty Phone are made in our USA facility. Secure Supply Chain. Purism offers a secure […]

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]]> DHS Security Report: Data Security & Privacy At The OS Level https://puri.sm/posts/dhs-security-report-data-security-privacy-at-the-os-level/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:38:39 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79467 Data security and end user privacy requires focusing on the operating system (OS) that supports smartphones, tablet PCs, connected products, IoT/IIoT devices, wearable tech, and PCs. The Problem- Leaky Operating Systems and Intrusive Apps Intrusive app and social media developers, plus nation-state hackers, know that one of the largest gateways to the smartphone or PC […]

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]]> Introducing the Librem Server v2 https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-server-v2/ Tue, 30 May 2023 10:56:10 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79503 Introducing the Librem Server v2 The new Librem Server features a 9th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 8 Cores and 12MB of cache. It can get up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM. It also features 6 USB 3.2 ports, a slim optical disk drive, 2 internal drive bays, and 4 “hot-swap” 3.5 SATA 3.0 […]

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]]> Librem 5 Product Report and Roadmap for 2023 https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-product-report-and-roadmap-for-2023/ Thu, 25 May 2023 19:08:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79312 It has been some time since we last published a global product report for the Librem 5 phone. This is not because of slowing down our development effort, it is the opposite. We have been very busy and we have made substantial progress during the last few months. We have been listening to our customers […]

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]]> Is Advanced AI A Reason To Decouple From The Centralized Internet? https://puri.sm/posts/is-advanced-ai-a-reason-to-decouple-from-the-centralized-internet/ Tue, 16 May 2023 19:20:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79270 With the recent advancements and proliferation of AI (such as ChatGPT and other probabilistic algorithms), it may be time for individuals, companies and governments to consider exiting the centralized internet. There is high concern over security, privacy, and safety threats exposed by artificial intelligence pioneers and industry voices who have recently come forward including Alphabet’s […]

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]]> Cybersecurity Attacks Launched From Operating Systems & Apps On The Rise https://puri.sm/posts/cybersecurity-attacks-launched-from-operating-systems-apps-on-the-rise/ Thu, 11 May 2023 12:32:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77632 According to a new report from Secureworks, endpoint attack vectors that include email, popular operating systems, and apps are on the rise. In response to attacks by way of Android apps, Google has removed thousands of nefarious apps that had the capability to launch malware enabling developers to launch a wide array of attacks including Distributed […]

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]]> Purism Offers Secure Private Voice & Data Services For Smartphone Owners https://puri.sm/posts/purism-offers-secure-private-voice-data-services-for-smartphone-owners/ Wed, 10 May 2023 17:23:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79236 Purism is excited to announce that anyone who owns a qualified smartphone can port their voice and data services, including their existing phone number, to Purism by purchasing the Librem AweSIM, a VPN for cellular like service. Unlike AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Cricket, Purism’s Librem AweSIM does not support unified customer identifiers based on customer […]

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]]> Librem 5 USA Smartphone Provides Many Exclusive Security Features https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-usa-smart-phone-provides-many-exclusive-security-features/ Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:35 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79171 In today’s connected world it is nearly impossible to purchase a secure smartphone that is made in America. As a matter of fact the most popular smartphones on the market are made overseas such as the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. However, Purism is manufacturing a secure smartphone, Librem 5 USA, that is manufactured […]

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