SSL & SSL certificates
Why is SSL under attack?
Why is SSL under attack?
Don't get sidetracked by a storm in the SSL teacup, warns Davey Winder...
29 Mar 2015
Facebook warns of new Superfish threat
Facebook warns of new Superfish threat
The fake security certificate used by the Lenovo-installed adware can be re-used by hackers, says social network
23 Feb 2015
OS X Mavericks update to fix Mac security flaw
OS X Mavericks update to fix Mac security flaw
Apple follows iOS 7 update with Mac OS X Mavericks patch to address encryption issues.
26 Feb 2014
Who to trust after the VeriSign hack?
Who to trust after the VeriSign hack?
Davey Winder questions what data was stolen from VeriSign and wonders why the company hasn't been more forthcoming.
6 Feb 2012
SSL under threat as flaw exploited
SSL under threat as flaw exploited
Fears over the security credentials of SSL rise after researchers claim to have found a way to exploit a long-known vulnerability.
22 Sep 2011
Has ComodoHacker signalled the end of the CA system?
Has ComodoHacker signalled the end of the CA system?
The CA system has come under fire after ComodoHacker causes carnage, but what is the alternative?
9 Sep 2011
MI6 targeted in DigiNotar hack
MI6 targeted in DigiNotar hack
MI6, the CIA and Facebook were all targeted following a hack on certificate authority DigiNotar.
5 Sep 2011
Google rolls out SSL search
Google rolls out SSL search
After showing how many wireless networks are vulnerable by infiltrating them, Google has offered to at least keep your web searches safe from prying e…
24 May 2010
Major SSL encryption flaw hits the web
Major SSL encryption flaw hits the web
Tech companies using SSL have some serious work to do to fix a big hole that could leave internet users at risk.
6 Nov 2009