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Security implications of an exploited router

So I completely understand that routers and local networks need to be kept locked down, etc. What real security threats can come about from an attacker who has remotely accessed (telnet or web gui) ...
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Following redirects from HTTPS to HTTP - Secure?

So I have an HTTP client which supports HTTPS. However, it doesn't follow the HTTP spec recommendation for redirects on POST(which is to ask the user before redirecting) This means, in theory, if you ...
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Unecrypted connection to server - safe?

I am using heroku and cloudflare. I am going to release my website but I don't want do it without SSL. Now I always need an heroku addon to add my SSL certificates which costs $20/month. Cloudflare ...
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How does bidirectional authentication using SSL work?

Let's say Alice wants to use a webservice on Bob. Bob is on bob.in.wonderland.com Alice opens a connections to bob.in.wonderland.com:443. Taken by DNS magic rabbit, Alice arrives on port 443 at ...
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Is it less secure to use OpenDNS for banking accounts, SSH, Adsense account?

I have one WiFi connection in my house which I use for my iPad, phone and computers. I want to block adult sites, time consuming sites for every device that use the WiFi connection. So I came across ...
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Does TOR Hidden Service Protocol provide more threat protection than a standard HTTPS session?

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that has a TOR Exit Enclave. This site is focused on the safe, secure searching of its users. Since DNS is not used in TOR, it appears that HTTPS is less secure due to ...
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How does DNSSec work? Are there known limitations or issues?

Based on information from this site, DNSSec is needed to protect us from a number of DNS and SSL / TLS hacks, including: DNS spoofing, especially on wifi or shared medium Registrars that abuse their ...
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Protecting yourself against DNS spoofing?

Are there any things which the user can do, on their own machine, to protect against DNS spoofing? I was just thinking when I was at the airport last and I wanted to check my email I used a hotspot ...
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What is the status of forced HTTPS everywhere (Strict transport security) via DNS? I only see last years draft

I'm trying to find the most recent RFC on HSTS in DNS (or rather said DNSSEC), but can only find this year old one in expired draft status Where can I find the most current guidance on STS in DNS? If ...
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How will users know if their session is DNSSec protected or not?

There is definite security value in having DNSSec-verified connections, however I have yet to see software indicate if the connection is secure. Ultimately I would like my users to recognize that ...
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Can a HTTPS connection be compromised because of a rogue DNS server

If I'm visiting (just a desktop pc, client side) a site that has a valid HTTPS cert/connection, that can it be compromised if I'm using [not with free will, so e.g.: I'm "attacked"] a rouge DNS ...