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Browsers Will Block Sites Using Old Versions of TLS
Starting in March 2020, all the major web browsers—Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge—will display warnings when users visit websites that only support Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions 1.0 or 1.1. Users will be unable to visit those sites.
Make It Harder to Phish One-Time Passcodes Sent Over SMS
A proposal that would standardize the format of SMS messages being used in two-factor authentication schemes has a simple goal: make users relying on those one-time passcodes less susceptible to phishing attacks.
Mozilla, Google Crack Down on Malicious Browser Extensions
Google and Mozilla over the past few weeks have taken steps to remove problematic extensions and add-ons that steal user data and execute remote code.
eGobbler Malvertising Campaign Targets Safari, Chrome Users
eGobbler Malvertising Campaign Targets Safari, Chrome Users
Proposal to Make HTTPS Certificate Expire Yearly Back on the Table
The question about shortening the validity period for TLS certificates is back in front of the CA/Browser Forum again. CAs still oppose it and browser makers are still for it.