A fresh SSL vulnerability has been detected, which allows attackers to intercept HTTPS connections. Name FREAK (Factoring attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys), it intercepts vulnerable clients and servers and forces them to use ‘export-grade’ cryptography, which can then be decrypted. Specifically vulnerable are Apple and Google browsers, according to researchers who uncovered the flaw. With many Google and Apple devices vulnerable and a patch due from Apple next week, the details of the flaw...
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