Earlier this year, both Google and Mozilla released versions of Chrome and Firefox with changes to their security indicators and updates for the SHA-1 deprecation. Both browsers feel that these changes will simultaneously help users recognize the risks of entering unsecure HTTP sites and urge site owners to upgrade to secure HTTPS connections. Chrome In […]
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Chrome Will Mark HTTP Sites “Not Secure” in January
Google’s browser will explicitly state HTTP-connected sites are not secure in January 2017.
Chrome Connection Tab Changes to Security Panel
Google’s Chrome Connection Tab, security icons, and information were confusing for users and too basic for developers; now it is the Chrome Security Panel.
How Short-Lived Certificates Improve Certificate Trust
Short-lived certificates are a new innovation that can be used to extend TLS protections to a greater number of users.
A Look at Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages
The benefits of Google’s new project AMP are obvious, but the concerns warrant careful attention as well.
Google Plans to Deprecate DHE Cipher Suites
“This is not a long-term solution as connections are only as secure as the weaker of the two configurations.”
The Case for Making the Move from SHA-1 to SHA-2 Certificates
Browsers might deprecate trust for SHA-1 Certificates sooner than initially announced. Switch to SHA-2 now.
Understanding Firefox Updated Security Indicators
Mozilla released Firefox 42 with an initiative to improve the privacy and security experience for the average user.
.Onion Officially Recognized as Special-Use Domain
.Onion now classified as a special-use, top-level domain by Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG).