“POODLE” SSL Vulnerability Update

Recently, a vulnerability in version 3 of the SSL encryption protocol was disclosed. This vulnerability, dubbed POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption), allows an attacker to read information encrypted with this version of the protocol in plaintext using a man-in-the-middle attack.

To limit the potential exposure of this vulnerability, we are acting quickly to secure our infrastructure by removing support for SSLv3. If you’re unable to access our web properties, updating your browser should resolve the issue.

US-CERT recommends users and administrators review TA14-290A for additional information and apply any necessary updates to address this vulnerability.


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We Answer Your Questions: FAQ

Q: What is the maximum e-mail attachment size?

A: The ETRN.com e-mail servers do not limit the size of individual e-mail attachments. The ETRN.com e-mail servers do impose a 400 MB maximum total message size limit. Individual customers can choose a smaller message size limit. We can also customize the handling of "over-sized" e-mails. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs. A couple of important facts:

1. Attachments are typically encoded in what is called Base64[1]. As a result, the actual length of MIME-compliant Base64-encoded binary data is usually about 137% of the original file size.

2. E-mails often contain both plain text and HTML components. This also increases the overall size of the e-mail.