From Heartbleed to Tamiflu: Why We're Less Safe Than We Thought

The video discusses the Heart Bleed vulnerability, a coding error in OpenSSL that exposed sensitive data. It explains how Heart Bleed works by exploiting the TLS encryption protocol. The video then shifts to flu pandemics and the use of antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza. It highlights a study revealing these drugs' limited effectiveness and the controversy surrounding their use.

Discuss the implications of the findings from the British Medical Journal regarding flu medications.

Why is it significant that public health officials based their decisions on studies not shown to them?