Microsoft finally killing 1024-bit TLS so Windows stops loading old outdated shady web apps

stapp · Mar 16, 2024

Microsoft, over the last few years, has been making multiple announcements related to TLS (Transport Layer Security) updates and changes. Much of it is focused on making Windows a more secure OS.
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This update was long overdue as current modern standards and security-based best practices recommend at least a 2048-bit RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) or a 256-bit ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) cryptographic key.
Compared to a 1024-bit RSA key, which provides 80 bits of security strength, a 2048-bit key provides 112-bit strength, and more in this case, means better.
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reasonablePrivacy · Mar 16, 2024

3072 was recomended for the Web ~2 years back. 2048 was acceptable.

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