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Heartbleed Bug: Our Complete Coverage
Below is everything we’ve written about the massive bug that has put 66 percent of the Internet at risk. The OpenSSL bug has been around for two years and is in the process of being patched across the Net. It lets hackers abuse the “heartbeat” option of the security protocol that connects a regular computer, phone, tablet, or device to a Web server. On a scale of 1 to 10, at least one security expert called this issue an “11.” Read on to find out how to protect your gadgets, computers, and networking gear.
Venom’s bite could be worse than Heartbleed’s bark
Today, security researchers from the firm Crowdstrike reported that a new vulnerability, dubbed 'Venom', could put millions of datacenter customers at risk.
Is the Heartbleed bug in your Android? 80 phones/tablets that could be vulnerable
We've compiled a bunch of lists to figure out which Android phones and tablets are vulnerable to the Heartbleed OpenSSL Bug. We've. Gone through the List and have found 80 devices. What to do if you're vulnerable.
Here’s how the Heartbleed bug scurried into the hearts and minds of millions
The Heartbleed bug existed undetected for about two years. How did such as a severe flaw slip into a widely used security protocol?
Canadian teen arrested for using the Heartbleed bug to steal taxpayer information
A 19-year-old Ontario resident was arrested for stealing taxpayer information, and reportedly used the Heartbleed flaw to do so.
About 50 million Android devices are still vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug
Android users may be more susceptible to the Heartbleed Bug than previously thought. According to data from the Guardian, around 50 million Android smartphones are vulnerable to the OpenSSL bug.
Man makes fun of Heartbleed, posts passwords online, gets ‘hacked’
A man posted his account passwords online for all the world to see, and his accounts gets compromised not long after. Surprised? Neither were we.
Heartbleed Bug claims 900 Canadian taxpayers as its first victims
Attackers have exploited the Heartbleed Bug vulnerability to remove the Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) of hundreds of taxpayers from the registry of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
These Android, iOS, and WP8 apps are affected by the Heartbleed Bug (updated)
Here is a growing list of apps that are affected by the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug. We'll update it constantly as we discover new vulnerabilities, but these affect iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone.
OpenSSL Foundation president asks for more financial support in the wake of Heartbleed
The head of the organization that handles the money used to support OpenSSL has asked for additional funds to help the team that works on the software.
Scan websites for Heartbleed with this Google Chrome browser extension
Protect yourself from the Heartbleed OpenSSL with Chromebleed, a Google Chrome browser extension.
Heartbleed: BlackBerry to roll out BBM patches for Android and iOS this week
While the risk of attack is deemed by BlackBerry as "extremely small," the company is nevertheless taking the precautionary measure of rolling out patches for Android and iOS users of its BBM app to prevent any possibility of a Heartbleed-related attack.
NSA must report security flaws — with some exceptions
A report in the New York Times sheds new light on the NSA's policy towards bugs such as Heartbleed — while the Agency is obliged to report the majority of vulnerabilities, it can choose not to.
New hacking challenge shows Heartbleed is as bad as we thought
A challenge set up by CloudFlare has determined that the Heartbleed bug can be used to steal private SSL keys, giving hackers the ability to spoof secure websites without leaving any trace.
Which Cisco routers, modems and networking gear are affected by and safe from the Heartbleed bug?
Some Cisco gear is vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug, some isn't, and some are still being investigated by the company.
Did the NSA exploit the Heartbleed bug for years?
A Bloomberg report states that the National Security Agency was fully aware of the Heartbleed bug, and used the flaw for its own purposes.
This Heartbleed Bug is going to turn me into a hermit
Heartbleed affects pretty much everyone, any of your data could have been taken, and none of us were at fault. So why do we entrust our entire lives to this thing called 'the Internet' again?
How the Heartbleed bug works, as explained by a Web comic
This web comic explains how the now-infamous Heartbleed bug works.
Here’s a list of websites allegedly affected by the Heartbleed bug (updated)
Here's a list of websites that are allegedly tainted by the Heartbleed Bug.
People should ‘Stop all transactions for a few days,’ due to Heartbleed, security exec says
An executive at a network security firm has a chilling warning for all Internet-based consumers.
How to update Ubuntu to plug the Heartbleed OpenSSL flaw
If you're running Ubuntu, this guide will tell you how to check if it's vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug and, if so, how to update it and secure it.
How to protect your phone or tablet from the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug
The Heartbleed bug affects a huge portion of all websites. Unfortunately, your smartphone isn't safe either. Here's what you need to know to stay as safe as possible.
Heartbleed and gaming: How the Internet’s worst security flaw affects you
The Heartbleed security flaw is bad news for anyone who uses the Internet. Here's a look at how some of the most widely used gaming services are affected.
How to check if your favorite websites are vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug
Qualys, a Web security firm, has developed a tool that allows you to check if your favorite websites are affected by the Heartbleed Bug.