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Over 50% of Websites at Risk Due to SSL Misconfigurations, Study Finds

2025

In the article “How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface”, The Hacker News highlights the significant security risks posed by improper SSL/TLS configurations. A recent study reveals that 53.5% of websites have inadequate SSL setups, exposing them to various cyber threats.​

SSL misconfigurations can lead to:​

  • Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks: Improper SSL settings can allow attackers to intercept and potentially alter communications between users and websites.​

  • Eavesdropping: Weak encryption or expired certificates can enable unauthorized parties to listen in on sensitive data exchanges.​

  • Data breaches: Misconfigured SSL can create vulnerabilities that attackers exploit to access confidential information.​

  • User desensitization: Frequent SSL errors can lead users to ignore security warnings, increasing susceptibility to phishing attacks.​

The article emphasizes the importance of robust SSL configurations in reducing an organization’s attack surface. It also notes the challenges in identifying these misconfigurations without comprehensive External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solutions, as traditional security tools may not effectively monitor all internet-facing assets.​

Read the full article here: How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface

cybersecurity risks, data breaches, digital certificate management, EASM solutions, External Attack Surface Management, man-in-the-middle attacks, SSL misconfiguration, TLS vulnerabilities, web security, website encryption
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