Heartbleed virus or bug is a vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL software mostly used in the server platform. The bug allows stealing of information that is protected normally though SSL/TSL encrypted connection by allowing to read the memory of the system.
You can check online if your server is vulnerable to Heartbleed by going to http://filippo.io/Heartbleed.
Some version of android phones are also vulnerable to Heartbleed virus, like android version 4.1.x version. The user are advised to install the Heartbleed Detector app from Lookout Mobile Security to check if your phone is vulnerable. The app with just detect and will not resolve the issue.
You can also check out Heartbleed virus site.
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