This just in from Chris Crowley, who usually knows what he is talking about: Goodmorning Internet-sters! Have you heard about the Heartbleed bug yet? Its a critical opening in some common, critical software than usually ensures website security. Its like someone finding a master key to all Schlage deadbolts. Some links are below, but the bottom line is that major websites are addressing the issue but smaller ones may not know about it. Check the site first (link below) to make sure its safe. If not, then DONT login, even to change your password until it is safe. Details: cnet/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-heartbleed-bug/ Chrome plugin that automatically checks sites: https://chrome.google/webstore/detail/chromebleed/eeoekjnjgppnaegdjbcafdggilajhpic/related Manual website checker: filippo.io/Heartbleed/
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:13:19 +0000