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.

What you need to know about the Raccoon Attack TLS vulnerability

A team of researchers has recently discovered a vulnerability that can affect HTTPS and other services that utilize TLS or SSL. Known as the Raccoon Attack, this vulnerability specifically affects TLS 1.2 and earlier versions of the encryption protocol. Is it something the average website owner should worry about? (Spoiler: not really, but it’s always good to be informed.)

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The difference between Authentication and Authorization

In today’s blog post we’re going to shed some light on two often mixed up technical terms. Although authentication and authorization sound somewhat similar with both being integral to online security processes, that’s where the similarities end. As it turns out, they serve quite different functions.

Let’s dive in.

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Google Chrome will now warn users about insecure forms

Generally, with every major browser update there comes a tightening of security measures, and rightly so. Google Chrome 86 is no exception. The newest version of the Chrome browser is set for release on October 6th, 2020, and will have a promising new feature — protecting users from dodgy text boxes. 

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What is a Certificate Authority? Why do they matter?

Although Certificate Authorities (CAs) are central to the operation of the SSL industry and, in turn, the overall security of the Internet, casual Internet users probably don’t know a whole lot about them. They visit websites with HTTPS-enabled websites not realising the role CAs play in establishing that secure connection. Similarly, some website owners may buy an SSL certificate without really knowing where it came from. 

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The rise of cyber crime during Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has been an unprecedented time in many ways. Beyond entire populations and societies having to adjust to deal with its impact, there has also been an unfortunate uptick in cyber crime related to the virus. 

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What’s the difference between TLS and SSL certificates?

A point of confusion for many people is the difference between TLS and SSL certificates. It’s an understandable confusion, especially when you consider the fact that in 2020, SSL certificates actually work by using the TLS protocol. What exactly does all that mean?

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Apple will stop trusting 2-year SSLs – here’s what it means for you

In February 2020, Apple announced that they would be limiting the allowed lifetime of SSL certificates in their Safari browser from September 1st 2020. The new allowed validity period will be 398 days, which basically amounts to a one-year certificate. 

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