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Web browser flaw could put e-commerce security at risk

by Marianna Schmudlach Dec 30, 2008 2:30AM PST

December 30, 2008

Posted by CNET News staff

The prototype SSL crack in action: It's a supposedly secure Web site (note "https:" in the menu bar). But the SSL certificate is issued by MD5 Collisions Inc.

(Credit: Jonathan Stray)
By Jonathan Stray

Updated 10 a.m. PST with comment from cryptography expert Paul Kocher, and 9 a.m. PST to reflect that presentation has taken place and include comment from cryptography expert Bruce Schneier.

More: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10129693-83.html?tag=newsLeadStoriesArea.1

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