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Heartbleed

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Heartbleed is a serious vulnerability within OpenSSL that allows a skilled hacker to steal passwords, usernames, e-mails, IMs, credit card numbers, private keys and other forms of information from any website that incorporates the software in their servers. The bug has existed since March 2012, and is currently estimated to affect 66% of servers worldwide. An incomplete list of major websites affected include:

As with all security flaws exposed, an absolute mudslide of butthurt and IRL drama has ensued.

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