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What is SSL? SSL is a program layer that lies between the Internet’s Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and the (TCP) layers. The "sockets" part of the term refers to the sockets method of passing data back and forth between a client and a server program in a network or between program layers in the same computer. SSL has two main benefits, the first is that it allows authentication between servers and clients. This means that the server and client can be sure that they are talking to each other and nobody else is using the open port to sneak in and attack. The second major benefit is that it guarantees privacy and security so that no third party can eavesdrop or interfere. Business - Directory of business/finance/loan/mortgage related partner sites Computers - Directory of computer hardware/software/peripheral related partner sites Internet - Directory of webhosting/webdesign/internet marketing related partner sites Software - Directory of software related partner sites Web Design - Directory of web design/development related partner sites Web Hosting - Directory of web hosting related partner sites Web Promotion - Directory of search engine optimization/internet marketing related partner sites Web Resources - Directory of other web related partner sites Recreation - Directory of travel/hotel/cruise related partner sites Casino - Directory of online gambling/poker/blackjack/roulette related partner sites Health - Directory of online pharmacy/hospital/health related partner sites Shopping - Directory of online shopping/gift related partner sites Miscellaneous - Directory of all other partner sites Why is SSL dangerous? SSL is dangerous because attackers can mask themselves as legitimate clients they can exploit SSL as direct connection to the server, thereby bypassing normal security protocols. Recently, a Swedish hacker demonstrated the ability to launch SSL based attacks quickly and easily by breaking into three of Sweden’s largest banks using SSL based attacks. This could have been avoided by using a target”=”_blank>CT100 as part of their banking networks.
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