FAQs about SSL/TLS Vulnerabilities

Learn more about the vulnerabilities of using the SSL/TLS protocols and their related protocol, Freak SSL/TLS.

What are SSL and TLS?

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and its successor protocol Transport Layer Security (TLS) use encryption to protect the transfer of data and information.

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What is Freak SSL or Freak SSL/TLS?

Freak SSL, also known as Freak SSL/TLS, is a host that allows the use of SSL/TLS with RSAEXPORTS ciphers.

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What are the risks?

The vulnerabilities posed by SSL/TLS protocols could result in remote attackers decrypting the secure communication and possibly exposing your confidential information.

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What should I do if I think I’ve been attacked via one of these vulnerabilities?

If your device is behaving strangely or showing signs of an exploitable vulnerability, bring it to a third-party computer repair technician to resolve the problem.

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