Post by Suomi on Apr 9, 2014 22:03:42 GMT -5
I'm a nice admin, I want to be sure everyone knows.
It would be easier for me to direct you to this link to explain what it is, but I shall try my best.
The Heartbleed Bug is an exploit found in OpenSSL websites. Most websites, including this one, use OpenSSL. This bug allowed people to easily hack and read information stored on the computer and website. That includes passwords... This bug was discovered some time ago and recently made public, but not everyone has updated to protect it before the information was released. This includes popular websites like Yahoo, Facebook, and Tumblr. While many sites have now patched it, including the Haven, it would be nice to check and CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS on protected sites.
If you are worried, please go to this website and check if the website you use is vulnerable or not. If it is vulnerable, DO NOT CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD OR GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION. If the website has been patched, CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is EXTRA important on websites that hold important information, like your e-mail or your bank accounts or your paypal.
I'm leaving this topic open for people to post any websites they find that is unsafe or anything else. Please, keep yourself safe and smart on the internet.
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Espi Kitsune
It would be easier for me to direct you to this link to explain what it is, but I shall try my best.
The Heartbleed Bug is an exploit found in OpenSSL websites. Most websites, including this one, use OpenSSL. This bug allowed people to easily hack and read information stored on the computer and website. That includes passwords... This bug was discovered some time ago and recently made public, but not everyone has updated to protect it before the information was released. This includes popular websites like Yahoo, Facebook, and Tumblr. While many sites have now patched it, including the Haven, it would be nice to check and CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS on protected sites.
If you are worried, please go to this website and check if the website you use is vulnerable or not. If it is vulnerable, DO NOT CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD OR GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION. If the website has been patched, CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is EXTRA important on websites that hold important information, like your e-mail or your bank accounts or your paypal.
I'm leaving this topic open for people to post any websites they find that is unsafe or anything else. Please, keep yourself safe and smart on the internet.
~
Espi Kitsune
