Can a secure cookie be set from an insecure HTTP connection? If so, why is it allowed?

With reference to some security paper I read, I found out that a cookie with the secure flag set can only be sent by the client over connections that are using HTTPS, not HTTP, but the cookie itself can be set from the server with a secure… Continue reading Can a secure cookie be set from an insecure HTTP connection? If so, why is it allowed?

Why does sslstrip+ fail to intercept the traffic from websites like facebook and gmail?

I have been reading an article about sslstrip and mitm. Before the introduction of HSTS it was possible to strip ssl and send an insecure http page to the victim. Anyway it was overcome by using HSTS which collects the url of… Continue reading Why does sslstrip+ fail to intercept the traffic from websites like facebook and gmail?

Why is the deprecated SSL 2.0 protocol considered insecure and how can it be exploited?

I am making a presentation to the class about “SSL 2.0 deprecated protocol” and I really have no idea how this exploit is used or how the attacker can use this vul. I understand the impact of this vul, but I need a complete explanation on … Continue reading Why is the deprecated SSL 2.0 protocol considered insecure and how can it be exploited?