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Has HTTPS finally been cracked? Five researchers deal SSL/TLS a biggish blow...

by Paul Ducklin on March 16, 2013 | 31 Comments
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Cryptographers have once again put SSL/TLS (that's the padlock in HTTPS) in their gunsights and opened fire.

This time, they've done some severe damage.

Paul Ducklin takes a detailed look...

SSCC 102 - Probably the best 15 minute security podcast you'll hear today

by Naked Security writer on February 12, 2013 | 10 Comments
Sophos security Chet Chat podcast 102

Have your joined thousands of others, and become a loyal listener to the "Chet Chat" yet?

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast, Sophos Security Chet Chat 102, discussing a range of recent and newsworthy topics from the world of computer security.

Boffins 'crack' HTTPS encryption in Lucky Thirteen attack

by Paul Ducklin on February 7, 2013 | 5 Comments

The security of web transactions is again in the spotlight as a pair of UK cryptographers take aim at TLS.

Like 2011's much-talked-about BEAST attack, it has a groovy name: Lucky Thirteen.