For anyone who hasn't heard of it or read the article on the Front Page Heart Bleed Bug

I tried to comment on the article but I guess they didn't like what I had to say or something and it was never added, what ever the reason I'll say it here and at least it will be said even if it's just temporary.

Heart Bleed isn't a normal Virus, it doesn't do anything malicious to your computer, there is no trace after it has been used, nothing is installed or left behind, no trace at all. However all your sensitive private information is now in the hands of the Nefarious "Others". It's not new, it's been active for over 2 years, a flaw in the Open SSL/TSL security software that is indicated by the Padlock Icon on secure pages, all of them, on any Site that uses Open SSL/TSL which is basically 2/3 of the Internet. There is a Fix and it is being Fixed everywhere but that's kind of like yelling Fire after the fire is out, the damage is already done.

I would hope everyone knows there is no such thing as truley "Secure" or "Private" transactions on the Internet and act accordingly. I mean your Private sensitive information be it Financial, personal or whatever is bought and sold like Popcorn at a Movie Theater, it can be Farmed from wherever it is, on your own Computer or on a so called "Secure" Website (as the Heart Bleed Bug proves). Chances are if you haven't been hit by Identity Theft or had missing Funds or strange purchases charged that you didn't make doesn't prove that you haven't been Hit by the Bug it's just that you are not Rich or Important enough for the Nefarious Others to care about.

The ONLY way to keep your Private information Private is don't put it on your computer and don't buy anything on line, for Americans never do anything that involves divulging your Social Security number online. I do 2 of those things but I do buy stuff online, it's just so handy....the only way to have any sense of security is to change your Passwords religiously every 90 days or so ( a random password generator is very handy) it's a pain in the ass but necessary...and of course keep close tabs on Credit/Debit/Paypal accounts, whatever you use online, for any strange activity. 

This stuff is Bad, real bad but it's also a fact of life on the Internet, just be smart and be careful, at least Heart Bleed isn't one of those Viruses that can screw up your computer....just your Life

 

Remember...No matter where you go there you are