on 09-04-2014 17:51
on 09-04-2014 17:51
on 09-04-2014 19:18
on 09-04-2014 19:18
on 09-04-2014 19:52
on 09-04-2014 19:52
on 09-04-2014 19:57
on 09-04-2014 20:08
on 09-04-2014 20:08
If in doubt about the sites you visit then enter the address into the page here https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/index.html and it should tell you whether they are vulnerable under this threat. Use the https login address of the site you're testing to be sure. The Caveat being that the site may already have rectified the vulnerability.
Of course basic password security should be followed ie not using the same password for all sites etc.
09-04-2014 22:16 - edited 09-04-2014 22:37
09-04-2014 22:16 - edited 09-04-2014 22:37
Of course, you have more chance of your password not being "guessed" by a password dictionary if it isn't actually a real word instead of a mixture of character types with a non-repetitive pattern. And change them, on a random basis.
With the amount of encryption on the internet these days, you'd expect if any data was leaked it should be fairly unreadable. However in the world of underground hacking I suppose anything is possible these days.
That's a fairly good website to gauge how good it is in the first place.
on 12-04-2014 13:36
on 12-04-2014 13:36
I've heard a few stories about this but I have to admit I don't understand it. Is it just like a virus?
on 12-04-2014 13:47
on 12-04-2014 13:52
on 12-04-2014 13:52
Thanks for that link @Anonymous - yes it is an interesting read. I guess it is more of a websites obligation to prevent this bug rather than individuals, but it is always wise to protect yourself with security on devices.
on 12-04-2014 13:53