Yahoo introduces new encryption methods to protect users from spying — RT News

Yahoo introduces new encryption methods to protect users from spying — RT News:

Yahoo has announced it has fully encrypted traffic moving between its data centers, as well as mail between servers and other mail providers in order to protect private users from mass surveillance. The move helps put a lid on NSA spooks and hacking.

“We implemented the latest in security best-practices, including supporting TLS 1.2, Perfect Forward Secrecy and a 2048-bit RSA key for many of our global properties such as Homepage, Mail and Digital Magazines,” Alex Stamos, Chief Information Security Officer, wrote in his Tumblr blog post.

Stamos, a well-known security researcher and a critic of NSA surveillance, joined Yahoo just a few weeks ago as part of the company's anti-snooping crusade.

According to Stamos, the users can start an encrypted session for Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, and Good Morning America by just typing ‘https’ before the site URL in the web browser.