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Researchers exploit flaws in SSL, domain authentication system

Two researchers have separately uncovered flaws in the way domain names are verified on the internet that could allow attackers to impersonate a site and steal information from unsuspecting web surfers. Read more »

Competition planned for new crypto standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is planning a public competition to develop one or more cryptographic "hash" algorithms, it said Tuesday. Read more »

Researchers: Digital encryption standard flawed

An encryption standard widely used in digitally signing documents and programs has a flaw in it that could allow for the creation of forgeries, sources said on Wednesday. Read more »

Crypto researchers abuzz over flaws

Encryption circles are buzzing this week with news that mathematical functions embedded in common security applications might have previously unknown weaknesses. Read more »

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Learn to use the openssl command-line program

OpenSSL can be used to create, request, sign, and revoke certificates and can also be used to perform other cryptographic operations such as creating hashes for files, testing SSL connections, and more. Read more »

Master the basics of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. This article begins a three-part series exploring JCE fundamentals. Read more »

Tools for securing your XML documents

The W3C offers two specifications for securing your XML documents, XML Signature and XML Encryption. Find out which tools can help create secure XML documents that adhere to these standards. Read more »

Master the basics of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. Fortunately, Java has recognised the importance of security with Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). This article begins a three-part series exploring JCE fundamentals. Read more »

Install and utilise JCE

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. Java has recognised the importance of security with Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). Read more »

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    In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Read more »

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    TechFest, Microsoft's internal even took place this week with researchers showcasing some new interfaces the company is working on. Read more »

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