Experts: Do not panic over internet security bug

Security experts have urged internet users not to panic and instantly change their passwords in wake of the Heartbleed bug security flaw, despite suggestions to do so from prominent sites like Tumblr.

Experts: Do not panic over internet security bug

Security experts have urged internet users not to panic and instantly change their passwords in wake of the Heartbleed bug security flaw, despite suggestions to do so from prominent sites like Tumblr.

Hugh Boyes, cyber security lead at the UK-based Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “Change your passwords – but only after the affected website operators and internet service providers have implemented the patch to fix the bug.

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