Widespread
Encryption Bug, Heartbleed, Can
Capture Your Passwords
Some websites running
SSL encryption were exposed to a major security bug called Heartbleed on Monday
The bug was reportedly discovered by a member of Google's security team and an organization called
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Web Security: Why You Should Always Use HTTPS
Affecting web servers running Apache and Nginx software, the bug has the potential to expose private information users enter on websites, applications, web email and even instant messages
And while most security experts advise that you always use websites and services offering SSL security
Encryption whenever possible, the Heartbleed bug has the ability to allow malicious operators to defeat this security layer and
Capture Passwords as well as forge authentication cookies and obtain other private information
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