Hackers Exploit Free SSL Certs from Let's Encrypt to Spread Malware

Who else didn't see this coming? It was so obvious as I stressed earlier that the Let's Encrypt free HTTPS certificates would not just help legitimate website operators to encrypt its users' traffic, but also help criminals to bother innocent users with malware through secure sites. Let's Encrypt allows anyone to obtain free SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security)

from The Hacker News http://ift.tt/22MmO6Q