Web News - “Heartbleed” bug prompts online reactions
- 10 years ago
In this edition: online reactions to the “Heartbleed” security flaw; Venezuelans pose naked in solidarity with the student protest movement; and old mobile phones making music.
"HEARTBLEED" BUG PROMPTS ONLINE REACTIONS
The Canadian tax authority has shut down public access to online services until further notice to protect tax payers` personal information after a flaw in a widely used encryption method was exposed by security experts earlier this week: a flaw that impacts tens of thousands of web pages across the globe. Hackers could have been using the flaw, the “Heartbleed” bug to access data since 2011, collecting personal information including passwords and bank card numbers. The revelations have got web users extremely worried and they`re taking steps to deal with the situation.
The purpose built heartbleed.com was soon set up to keep web users updated on the extent of the problem and answer any questions. The English language webpage explains the measures to be taken to protect systems from the bug, like changing online passwords for example. The page also seeks to reassure citizens and says a patch has already been found to fix the flaw…
News that will no doubt see web users breathe a sigh of relief, although they are advised to check if any of the sites they visit have been affected by the security flaw. A number of platforms have been set up with this in mind; web users just have to enter the name or address of a web page, to find out if their personal data has been compromised by or is vulnerable to the “Heartbleed” bug.
VENEZUELANS STRIP TO PROTEST VIOLENCE
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"HEARTBLEED" BUG PROMPTS ONLINE REACTIONS
The Canadian tax authority has shut down public access to online services until further notice to protect tax payers` personal information after a flaw in a widely used encryption method was exposed by security experts earlier this week: a flaw that impacts tens of thousands of web pages across the globe. Hackers could have been using the flaw, the “Heartbleed” bug to access data since 2011, collecting personal information including passwords and bank card numbers. The revelations have got web users extremely worried and they`re taking steps to deal with the situation.
The purpose built heartbleed.com was soon set up to keep web users updated on the extent of the problem and answer any questions. The English language webpage explains the measures to be taken to protect systems from the bug, like changing online passwords for example. The page also seeks to reassure citizens and says a patch has already been found to fix the flaw…
News that will no doubt see web users breathe a sigh of relief, although they are advised to check if any of the sites they visit have been affected by the security flaw. A number of platforms have been set up with this in mind; web users just have to enter the name or address of a web page, to find out if their personal data has been compromised by or is vulnerable to the “Heartbleed” bug.
VENEZUELANS STRIP TO PROTEST VIOLENCE
The “better naked than without liberty” online campaign was launched in V... Go on reading on our web site.
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http://www.france24.com
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