Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Heartbleed

When was the Heartbleed security hole discovered?

• April 7, 2014

• February 20, 2016

• March 15, 2015

• May 3, 2013

What technology is affected by Heartbleed?

• OpenSSL

• SSH

• HTTP

• DNS

How does the Heartbleed exploit work?

• By sending false information to a server

• By deleting server cache

• By creating a secure connection

• By encrypting all data

Which version of OpenSSL is affected by the Heartbleed bug?

• 1.0.0

• 1.0.2-beta1

• 1.1.0

• 1.0.1 through 1.0.1f

What type of data can a hacker potentially capture using Heartbleed?

• Browser history

• IP address

• Username and password

• Cookies

How can individuals protect themselves from Heartbleed?

• Clearing browser cache

• Disabling all online services

• Updating passwords for website logins

• Using public Wi-Fi

What is the percentage of web servers using OpenSSL affected by Heartbleed?

• All

• Half

• One-third

• Roughly two-thirds

What is the Heartbleed bug specific to?

• OpenSSL 1.1.0

• OpenSSL 1.0.1 through 1.0.1f and version 1.0.2-beta1

• OpenSSL 1.0.0

• OpenSSL 1.0.2

What is the purpose of the 'heartbeat' in OpenSSL?

• To establish a secure connection

• To transmit data securely

• To send false information

• To delete server cache

How long did the Heartbleed security hole go undetected?

• Two years

• Three years

• One year

• Six months