Security Flaw for Mac and iOS Safari and Google Chrome Mobile
A security flaw has been discovered that leaves the user open to a risk of electronic attack. This flaw, called FREAK, has apparently been around since the 1990's and has just been discovered now.
To test your browser and find out more information go to https://freakattack.com/. I tried Internet Explorer and Google Chrome on my PC and everything was okay. Google Chrome on my phone was not safe. I've also tried Safari on a Mac and it too was not safe. A patch is supposed to be available next week and your system will automatically update.
My advice, use another browser if possible and be careful where your surf.
UPDATE: Microsoft has also come out to say that Internet Explorer is also vulnerable. All the major web browsers are considered compromised and their respective companies have announced plans to have a fix in place this week.
Also, even though this is a serious problem, there is not a great deal to panic about. The number of instances that would need to have happen in order for information to be stolen is high enough for it not to be a common issue.
To test your browser and find out more information go to https://freakattack.com/. I tried Internet Explorer and Google Chrome on my PC and everything was okay. Google Chrome on my phone was not safe. I've also tried Safari on a Mac and it too was not safe. A patch is supposed to be available next week and your system will automatically update.
My advice, use another browser if possible and be careful where your surf.
UPDATE: Microsoft has also come out to say that Internet Explorer is also vulnerable. All the major web browsers are considered compromised and their respective companies have announced plans to have a fix in place this week.
Also, even though this is a serious problem, there is not a great deal to panic about. The number of instances that would need to have happen in order for information to be stolen is high enough for it not to be a common issue.