This information is going viral as well as
its virus and I am going to be sharing with you ways to curb the situation or
avoid been affected by it.
This virus is one that affects internet
users, internet marketers, bloggers, you name it. In fact as long as you use
the internet either to check emails or chat via Facebook/twitter or post pictures
on Instagram you should be on the lookout on this.
So here we go, it’s called the Heartbleed bug. Isn't the name
frightening? oh well.. Now to the matter.
The Heart Bleed virus basically takes
advantage of OpenSSL (open source implementation) encryption software, which is standard for many websites. It
allows hackers obtain your passwords, credit card information etc. with your realizing
it.
First off, I must let you know some facts
about the Heartbleed virus;
- It has been around for about 2years undetected.
- This
virus has affected millions of websites including the top ranking websites on Alexa.
- Though users don’t have much power over
the Heart Bleed virus — website administrators and creators have to update
their OpenSSL software.
- The Heart Bleed virus allows hackers to
exploit a flaw in the OpenSSL encryption software used by a majority of major
websites to steal data like credit card numbers, passwords, and other personal
information.
- You
are likely to be affected either directly or indirectly
Don’t
want to go techy on you, bottom line if you a yahoo mail, Gmail, Facebook,
twitter, Instagram account etc. you need to change your password. Please if you have
not done this do it NOW!!!!
Go spread the word; the heartbleed virus is real, and we shall conquer it!!!!
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