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Heartbleed Bug: Our Complete Coverage

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Below is everything we’ve written about the massive bug that has put 66 percent of the Internet at risk. The OpenSSL bug has been around for two years and is in the process of being patched across the Net. It lets hackers abuse the “heartbeat” option of the security protocol that connects a regular computer, phone, tablet, or device to a Web server. On a scale of 1 to 10, at least one security expert called this issue an “11.” Read on to find out how to protect your gadgets, computers, and networking gear.

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Venom’s bite could be worse than Heartbleed’s bark

Today, security researchers from the firm Crowdstrike reported that a new vulnerability, dubbed 'Venom', could put millions of datacenter customers at risk.
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Alter your passwords for better protection with LastPass’ ‘Auto-Password Change’

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Beware of ‘Cupid,’ the new Heartbleed attack method that affects Android devices

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Pew: only 39 percent of Internet users took steps to protect themselves from Heartbleed

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Heartbleed is bandaged. Now how do we prevent the next one?

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Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and peers pledge support for OpenSSL

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Two Apple AirPort base stations were vulnerable to Heartbleed, but have been patched

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AVG integrates a Heartbleed scanner into its free Web TuneUp security tool

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Some sites have plugged Heartbleed, but thousands haven’t, says security firm

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This addon for Chrome, Firefox and Opera will tell you if a site is vulnerable to Heartbleed

Heartbleed prompts password resets on HealthCare.gov

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Changing your passwords isn’t enough to protect yourself from Heartbleed

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Is the Heartbleed bug in your Android? 80 phones/tablets that could be vulnerable

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Here’s how the Heartbleed bug scurried into the hearts and minds of millions

The Heartbleed bug existed undetected for about two years. How did such as a severe flaw slip into a widely used security protocol?
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Canadian teen arrested for using the Heartbleed bug to steal taxpayer information

A 19-year-old Ontario resident was arrested for stealing taxpayer information, and reportedly used the Heartbleed flaw to do so.
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About 50 million Android devices are still vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug

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Man makes fun of Heartbleed, posts passwords online, gets ‘hacked’

A man posted his account passwords online for all the world to see, and his accounts gets compromised not long after. Surprised? Neither were we.
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Heartbleed Bug claims 900 Canadian taxpayers as its first victims

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These Android, iOS, and WP8 apps are affected by the Heartbleed Bug (updated)

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OpenSSL Foundation president asks for more financial support in the wake of Heartbleed

The head of the organization that handles the money used to support OpenSSL has asked for additional funds to help the team that works on the software.
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Scan websites for Heartbleed with this Google Chrome browser extension

Protect yourself from the Heartbleed OpenSSL with Chromebleed, a Google Chrome browser extension.
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Heartbleed: BlackBerry to roll out BBM patches for Android and iOS this week

NSA must report security flaws — with some exceptions

New hacking challenge shows Heartbleed is as bad as we thought

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Which Cisco routers, modems and networking gear are affected by and safe from the Heartbleed bug?

Some Cisco gear is vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug, some isn't, and some are still being investigated by the company.
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Did the NSA exploit the Heartbleed bug for years?

A Bloomberg report states that the National Security Agency was fully aware of the Heartbleed bug, and used the flaw for its own purposes.
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This Heartbleed Bug is going to turn me into a hermit

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How the Heartbleed bug works, as explained by a Web comic

This web comic explains how the now-infamous Heartbleed bug works.
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Here’s a list of websites allegedly affected by the Heartbleed bug (updated)

Here's a list of websites that are allegedly tainted by the Heartbleed Bug.
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People should ‘Stop all transactions for a few days,’ due to Heartbleed, security exec says

An executive at a network security firm has a chilling warning for all Internet-based consumers.
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How to update Ubuntu to plug the Heartbleed OpenSSL flaw

If you're running Ubuntu, this guide will tell you how to check if it's vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug and, if so, how to update it and secure it.
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How to protect your phone or tablet from the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug

The Heartbleed bug affects a huge portion of all websites. Unfortunately, your smartphone isn't safe either. Here's what you need to know to stay as safe as possible.
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Heartbleed and gaming: How the Internet’s worst security flaw affects you

The Heartbleed security flaw is bad news for anyone who uses the Internet. Here's a look at how some of the most widely used gaming services are affected.
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How to check if your favorite websites are vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug

Qualys, a Web security firm, has developed a tool that allows you to check if your favorite websites are affected by the Heartbleed Bug.