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hermetic

(8,308 posts)
Fri Apr 11, 2014, 10:23 AM Apr 2014

Internet safety, and your cat...

An untold number of websites have been subject to a major Internet bug called Heartbleed, exposing users' private information, including passwords and financial details. It's being called one of the biggest security threats the Internet has ever seen. You may be wondering how this affects your cat. Fortunately, Catster has all your answers.

Should your change your cat's passwords?

Absolutely. Head to all the sites your cat regularly visits and change her passwords. Go in late to work if you have to. Make sure you tell your boss exactly what you're doing.

Why wasn't Heartbleed discovered until now?

Well, actually, you know how your cat sometimes stands there and meows at you for seemingly no reason at all? That was Heartbleed.

If my cat is running a website, how do I protect it?

Do something with the OpenSSL. Like, bang on it or something.

More helpful tips here: http://www.catster.com/molz/heartbleed-web-internet-security-bug-affect-my-cat-humor

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Internet safety, and your cat... (Original Post) hermetic Apr 2014 OP
Your sig line! graywarrior Apr 2014 #1
Thanks, always loved yours hermetic Apr 2014 #2
! graywarrior Apr 2014 #4
I bet all the kittehs who work in IT shenmue Apr 2014 #3
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