All posts by Cora Quigley

Cora is a digital copywriter for SSLs.com. Having eight years of experience in online content creation, she is a versatile writer with an interest in a wide variety of topics, ranging from technology to marketing.

The difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption

If you’re familiar with web encryption or SSL certificates, you’ve probably heard the terms symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption at some point in your travels. If you’ve ever wondered about what these terms mean, what differentiates them, and which form of encryption is better than the other, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll go through the ins and outs of both forms of encryption and which is the most secure option.

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The DOJ’s antitrust suit against Google: what you should know

Back in October 2020, the US Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against Tech giant Google for unlawfully maintaining monopolies in the markets of Search and Search advertising through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices.

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The algorithm that can detect the ‘Covid cough’

Today in “isn’t technology amazing?!” news, we thought we’d talk about something a little different. Even when it seems like the world is on fire, there’s always a silver lining. The silver lining we want to focus on right now is how the tech industry is developing myriad, innovative ways to tackle the coronavirus. Although these developments are focusing on coronavirus right now, they could very well be used to detect other illnesses in the future. The first is the Covid cough algorithm.

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How PKI was used in the SolarWinds Orion attack

In December 2020, it was revealed that software company SolarWinds’s Orion platform had been compromised, with hackers injecting a malicious code, now known as Sunburst, into it between February and June 2020. 

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Try our brand new SSL installation service

Ever wished there was an easier way to activate and install an SSL? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time SSL user, the process of securing your site can seem like a daunting task, especially if you already have a busy schedule. With SSLs.com’s new SSL installation service, the experts will take care of it all for you. 

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What Is the Cloud?

Let’s get back to basics. Today, we want to talk about an Internet term that you may find yourself using in your everyday life without really knowing what it means: The Cloud. The term “the cloud” is thrown about so much that after a while it can seem a bit nebulous. It seems like everyone is using the cloud for everything. Surely it’s not all that all-encompassing, is it? Actually, it really is.  

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Phishing campaign targeting the COVID-19 vaccine supply discovered

We’ve talked before on this blog about COVID-19 related scams — particularly phishing scams — and what to look out for to protect yourself. The latest threat, which IBM uncovered, is of enormous concern because of its sheer scale and its target. This wasn’t just an attempt at petty fraud; this was an attempt to disrupt the COVID-19 vaccine cold supply chain. 

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