Heartbleed

[2sp_]

Can anyone tell me if this is something I should be worried about? Should I change all my internet passwords?

Tried searching the internet for answers, but I'm getting conflicting answers!

(Please speak slowly, I'm a bit dim.)

[AB Editor]

Hi SP_

It depends.

You don't have to worry about AB, because we don't use OpenSSL

If you are a member of an affected wesbite, such as mumsnet, you should change your password AFTER they have said they've fixed it.

IF you use the same password on mumsnet as you do on AB then you should change both your Mumsnet and AB passwords AFTER they have said they've fixed the issue.

Heartbleed is like eavesdropping, and you can only be "listened to" if you're transmitting data, such as logging in.

If you haven't been notified by a company, it's unlikely they were effected. I would suggest changing your passwords after everything has "cooled down" :)

[2sp_]

Thanks Ed. I haven't heard from any site or company I use so I'll just sit tight.

:-)

[AB Editor]

AND be careful if you do get emails, check they're from a source you trust (i.e. their real email address), and if in doubt, go to the site directly rather than follow any link the email.

[2sp_]

I'm quite paranoid about emails at the best of times!

[AB Editor]

Good :)

Apart from those from The AnswerBank, right?

[2sp_]

Of course!

[rockyracoon]

2sp, Mcafee sent me this link which gives most of the main websites and whether or not they were affected, also if you need to change your passwords or not.

http://mashable.com/2014/04/09/heartbleed-bug-websites-affected/?cid=146326