The aim is to block the browser from reaching the small number of sites that cling to HTTP, closing security risks.
Tag Archives: http
Slack fixes account-stealing bug
Slack has fixed a bug that allowed attackers to hijack user accounts by tampering with their HTTP sessions.
Let’s Encrypt issues one billionth free certificate
Thanks to this flood of free certificates, the web is a lot more encrypted than it was a few years ago.
Google Chrome to start blocking downloads served via HTTP
Google has announced a timetable for phasing out insecure file downloads in the Chrome browser starting with desktop version 81 due next month.
Google’s Chrome 80 clamps down on cookies and notification spam
Version 80 of the Chrome browser is out with some new features designed to save your security and your sanity.
Vulnerability in content distribution networks found by researchers
Researchers have found a flaw that could lead to denial of service attacks on content distribution networks around the world.
Multiple HTTP/2 DoS flaws found by Netflix
Netflix has identified several denial of service (DoS) flaws in HTTP/2, a popular network protocol that underpins large parts of the web. Exploiting them could bring servers grinding to a halt.
FBI warns users to be wary of phishing sites abusing HTTPS
Why you shouldn’t trust a website simply because it’s secured using HTTPS and backed by the green padlock symbol.
HTTP/3: Come for the speed, stay for the security
Key personnel at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) have suggested basing the next version of a core web protocol on Google technology.
Why your website is officially ‘not secure’ from today
Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure” starting on Tuesday – an important milestone on the road to HTTPS everywhere.