A group of computer scientists have revealed a dangerous security flaw that could open up many phones and other machines to attack. The problem has its roots in a misguided U.S. government effort to prevent consumers from having access to strong encryption. The flaw itself comes from poor implementation of the encrypted link created between browsers and the websites that they visit. Once cracked, hackers could steal passwords and other personal information and potentially launch a broader attack on the Web sites themselves by taking over elements on a page.”]
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