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How to Create a Self-Signed Certificate With OpenSSL

Show visitors to your site that you take their security seriously by creating your own SSL certificate using OpenSSL.

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OpenSSL Issues Security Updates for Two Critical Vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786

OpenSSL has issued security updates for critical vulnerabilities CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786.

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TLS vs. SSL: What's the Difference & How Does It Work

These two encryption protocols are often talked about together, but what are they and how do they work?

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OpenSSL Alternative RustIs Receives Financial Backing From Google

The OpenSSL alternative should provide better online security, but requires more research.

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How to Easily Encrypt and Decrypt Files and Directories in Linux

Want to encrypt files or folders on the fly? Here's how to secure your data with OpenSSL in Linux.

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5 Excellent Open-Source Tools for Keeping Your Personal Data Secure

Concerned about your online privacy and security? Don't trust your ISP, VPN, or browser? Then the answer is to embrace open-source security software.

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Massive Bug in OpenSSL Puts Much of Internet At Risk

If you're one of those people who've always believed that open source cryptography is the most secure way to communicate online, you're in for a bit of a surprise.

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