"Internet Researchers Reach Beyond Academia to Close Major Security Loophole"
A potential disaster loomed in the Internet's encryption system for years, posing a threat to the security of organizations and individuals. In a collaborative effort, Princeton University researchers have addressed that threat, turning their research into a universal security standard recently adopted by global organizations. By adopting the Princeton standard, certification authorities have agreed to verify each website from multiple points instead of just one. This article continues to discuss the change centered on the way web browsers and operating systems verify a website's identity when establishing a secure connection.
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