Timeline: Symantec certificate authority improprieties

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | June 29, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Timeline: Symantec certificate authority improprieties Domain validation certificates: What are the security issues? Cisco WebEx extension flaw: How does the patch fall short? Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension: What are the risks? Why do HTTPS interception tools weaken TLS security? EXPERT ADVICE Timeline: Symantec certificate authority improprieties Timeline: Follow along as Google and Mozilla raise issues with Symantec certificate authority actions, and then attempt to return trust to the CA giant.   Domain validation certificates: What are the security issues? Let's Encrypt domain validation certificates had some security issues. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how DV certificates work and what the issues were.   Cisco WebEx extension flaw: How does the patch fall short? Cisco's WebEx extension flaw was patched to prevent remote code execution from all but WebEx sites. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this flaw could still introduce risk to users.   Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension: What are the risks? An Adobe Acrobat extension was automatically installed onto users' Chrome browsers during an update. Expert Michael Cobb explains the problems that existed with the extension.   Why do HTTPS interception tools weaken TLS security? HTTPS interception tools help protect websites, but they can also hurt TLS security. Expert Judith Myerson explains how this works and what enterprises can do about it.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.