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The recently reported weakness discovered in Internet digital security certificates combined with existing DNS weaknesses can result in almost undetectable phishing attacks. If a browser accepts forged security certs, users' passwords and other crucial private data can be stolen. Reports of "malicious site" redirection seem to be occurring more now than ever to thousands of people at a time. Perhaps the cryptographic algorithms used should be replaced on a periodic basis. Should a more proactive security stance be adapted? What's your solution?
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