The strongSwan open source IPsec VPN software potentially accepts invalid digital signatures and certificates for IPsec connections. The developers report that the issue affects versions 4.3.5 up to 5.0.3 – but only if the OpenSSL crypto backend is enabled using --enable-openssl; the default crypto libraries are not vulnerable.

A historical city in Hunan province is desperately trying to lure visitors back with free toilets and wireless internet after the introduction of an entrance fee caused a local protest and left Fenghuang deserted of tourists.

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) said it had begun recreating the website that launched the web, as well as the hardware that made the groundbreaking technology possible. [...]

Microsoft on Friday announced virtual private network (VPN) improvements to some Windows Azure components, making it easier for administrators to access virtual networks, either from behind a corporate firewall or remotely.

Apple has backtracked on an announcement that said VPN on Demand functionality would be changed for iOS devices due to a lawsuit with VirnetX. [...]