Heartbleed - The latest Buzz in the World of Online Bugs

By now, we all have become pretty acquainted with all the possible threats of viruses. Either the computer system or the websites both can be prone to this lethal entity lurking on the internet. The newest to add up to the fraternity of viruses is Heartbleed bug. The menace that this bug causes can give one jitters and sweep you off the feet.

What is Heartbleed Bug?

Heartbleed is the latest entity to enter the world of viruses. Although its inception can be traced back in the year 2011, it was successful in remaining inactive and hidden from everyone.

Before we try to understand what are Heartbleed bug and its menace, let us get familiar with the SSL security of a website. SSL (Security socket Layer) is a high security protocol whose function is to guard the communication of the users on the internet. For e.g. while doing online shopping, a user enters confidential information such as credit cards details and passwords. This information is sensitive and the user should be provided utmost security while doing the online transaction. He is assured of the confidentiality of the data that he keys in when he sees the SSL encryption security on the website. SSL encryption avoids tampering or stealing of data and offers an authentication of safe transaction.

How to Protect Websites from Malware Attack?

It is quite interesting to see the World Wide Web gaining a significant importance in the world of business. Its inception has given an opportunity to project your business website and promote it on the internet. The benefits are immense and the business can witness their brand and product portfolio reaching the masses in no time. Today, there is hardly a business which operates without having a stunning website swaying on the web world.

This good attribute of a website is adored by everyone but many a times ensuring the security of the website is completely ignored. The boom of internet technology and web development also brought along with it the nuisance of online threats.   Malware attacks are disastrous and detrimental for the health of your website and your system.  A malware attack can shape up in the form of malicious code and ride on the existing viruses, Trojan horses or worms that lurk around on the internet. Malware tries to seek every opportunity that it gets and exploit a vulnerable system or a website.

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 Imagine the plight of an expanding and trustworthy business owner’s website giving a message of malware attack to its visitors? Certainly the authenticity of the business is raised when the website starts giving security warning messages. The gained reputation comes on the chopping board and it will not take much time for the website to lose its acquired fame.

Error Free Internet Surfing – No more virus threats

Surfing the internet has become a daily routine; which cannot be avoided, be it at work or at home. The role of internet has elevated to mark its position in every spectrum of life. The heap of information found on internet has contributed to its extravagant popularity and has resulted into its widespread usage. Moreover, this information is available not only in text format, but also in videos and infographics.

Seldom would be the case when users are unaware of the virus threats while internet browsing. Although these smart users avail internet security services to keep their system safe from these online demons, few viruses are deadly enough to break the barrier and find a way to the system. The damage to the system can be hazardous and it is advisable to take preventive steps in order to enjoy error free browsing. Let us discuss few basic prevention plans that a user should take before swaying on the internet platform.