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Heartbleed SSL Flaw Angst Aggravated by Broken Disclosure Process

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Sean Michael Kerner
Apr 12, 2014

What is perhaps not as well-known in the media circus surrounding the Heartbleed issue is how this critical security issue has been packaged and branded from day one. Unfortunately, it is also a flaw that suffered from a broken disclosure process that only served to add further fuel and anxiety to the security risk.

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Sean Michael Kerner

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