Critical OpenSSL ‘HeartBleed’ bug uncovered, affects HTTPS encryption

A major security flaw has been discovered in the OpenSSL cryptographic software library, jeopardizing security for a large number of SSL/TLS-based transmissions. The fault, named the “Heartbleed Bug,” has apparently existed since March last year but only recently uncovered, and puts at risk not only the contents of encrypted online communications, but also the SSL keys used in the transmission….