Glossary
Transport Layer Security (TLS)
The cryptographic protocol that secures most internet traffic, providing encryption, integrity, and server authentication for HTTPS and many other protocols. TLS replaced SSL; downgrade attacks, certificate mis-issuance, and expired or misconfigured certificates remain its practical failure modes.
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Vulnerabilities
Weak RSA Keys with Many Zeros Found In-the-Wild: Factoring Risk
New research reveals a class of weak RSA keys containing many zero bits, making them vulnerable to factoring.
Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jun 29, 2026
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OpenSSL: Data Leakage & DoS Vulnerabilities Patched
OpenSSL patches seven vulnerabilities, including a data leakage flaw and multiple denial-of-service risks. Update immediately to secure cryptographic communications.
Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Apr 9, 2026