Today, patches for a critical vulnerability in Schannel were released. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution on a large number of Windows platforms.
Announcements
Supporting the Anonymous Use of Facebook via Tor
DigiCert has issued an SSL Certificate to Facebook’s .onion address so that users can browse Facebook anonymously through the Tor browser.
The Next Generation of SecureWiFi Certificates Is Here
DigiCert now offers Wi-Fi Alliance-Compliant OSU Server Certificates
Mozilla to Add SHA-1 Security Warnings
Mozilla is following Microsoft’s SHA-1 deprecation timeline and adding SHA-1 security warnings to the Firefox Web Console and browser.
What Is SHA-2 and How the SHA-1 Deprecation Affects You
Two easy-to-use free tools to make SHA-1 migration as easy as possible and provide a free SHA-2 certificate for sites upgrading to SHA-256.
Google Ending Trust for SHA-1 SSL Sites, How it Affects You
85% sites rely on security from SHA-1 certificates, this could problematic for site owners as Google rushes to end trust in SHA-1 over the next few months.
Firefox 32 Supports Public Key Pinning
Public Key Pinning protects users against man-in-the-middle attacks and even mis-issued certificates.
FBCA Cross-Signing Authority Now Required for Directed Exchange
To better secure personal data, the federal government is now requiring FBCA cross-certified certificates for any company exchanging electronic health records a federal agency.
DigiCert Partners with Wireless Broadband Alliance for Next-Gen WiFi Security
As the first Certificate Authority to join the WBA, DigiCert brings our security expertise to help develop the next generation of WiFi security.