Have you heard about the big internet virus happening now called the #Heartbleed bug? Its a doozy because it can get to your usernames, passwords and credit card info stored on sites primarily using OpenSSL. Right now Yahoo is the biggest affected site and for the moment Facebook, Twitter, and Google seem to be safe. Here is what CNET is recommending you do: 1. Stay away from the internet (ok thats not possible) 2. Dont log into accounts from affected sites 3. Once a security patch is given, then change passwords (not before) 4. Watch your financials closely 5. Use this site to check if a site is clear: https://lastpass/heartbleed/ But dont always trust it either. Heres the article for more info: cnet/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-heartbleed-bug/ And you can also get all the technical details here: heartbleed/ ALSO take a look at this list of affected sites: mashable/2014/04/09/heartbleed-bug-websites-affected/ Be safe out there people and spread the word!!
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:03:57 +0000
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