Web browsing will get much riskier for millions of people when a key security algorithm stops being used, warns Facebook. The algorithm, known as SHA-1, will stop being supported by…
Tag: Certificate Authority industry
Xbox Live keys mistakenly disclosed, says Microsoft
Encryption keys that secure Xbox Live accounts have been “inadvertently disclosed”, Microsoft has said. The keys in question are designed to be kept private so they can guarantee the authenticity…
Google threatens action against Symantec-issued certificates following botched investigation
Symantec’s investigation into a case of internal testing gone wrong failed to find a large number of certificates issued without authorization. By Lucian Constantin Google wants Symantec to disclose all…
Current IT Security Process Broke Argues Kapersky Exec
Becoming harder to detect whether the increasing number of attacks were successful. By Joe O’Halloran Senior management needs to face up to the fact that it could be throwing good…
Prolific Cybercrime Gang Favors Legit Login Credentials
FireEye researchers shed more light on infamous cybercriminals associated with RawPOS malware. and christen it ‘FIN5.’ Kelly Jackson Higgins FIREEYE CYBER DEFENSE SUMMIT — Washington, D.C. — No 0days. No…
Faked NatWest, Halifax bank sites score REAL security certs
Netcraft wonders if CAs are taking verification rules seriously. Simon Sharwood: UK Banks Halifax and NatWest are among organisations targeted by fake sites that have won SSL certificates from certification…