Axial Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I don't know if there's a section regarding sites that aren't secure from our computers. I'll shoot anyway and if I'm not on topic with the general section please just direct me, thank you. On the left of the top bar one website (forum) says: Not secure. And when you click info it says that it can steel your credit cards, your password, your name, identity, brief it could be very negative to your health. Why are there sites with that sticker (not secure)? How to make it secure? It's one of those sites that were hacked globally in the past. Like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Yahoo, Amazon, Google, etc. Can it also steal your files, slow your browser, brief destroy your computer? ...And even degrade the sound quality of your HR music, and of youtube? I ask here because it's a computer site. For the high-end audio. ...And music we like clean. Sound Matters Link to comment
Samuel T Cogley Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I encourage you to educate yourself about Transport Layer Security and understand why your browser is calling the site "insecure". Merely enabling SSL will not prevent this forum from being hacked. Education will help dispel fear. Link to comment
Axial Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Thank you; it seems to be the right link for me to learn more about. ____ By the way, what is the time limit to edit our posts? I have a typo in my first post ("steel" should be "steal") but my time was up. Sound Matters Link to comment
mansr Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It would be nice if https were supported, even if it won't prevent the server itself getting hacked. Link to comment
Samuel T Cogley Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 It would be nice if https were supported, even if it won't prevent the server itself getting hacked. I dunno. Chris has to purchase a certificate on a semiannual basis just so we can get the nice green padlock icon in the URL bar? I understand that browsers are getting more aggressive with insisting on https, but I was under the impression that this audience (perhaps I'm mistaken) understands it's unnecessary for a public forum. Link to comment
mansr Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I dunno. Chris has to purchase a certificate on a semiannual basis just so we can get the nice green padlock icon in the URL bar? I understand that browsers are getting more aggressive with insisting on https, but I was under the impression that this audience (perhaps I'm mistaken) understands it's unnecessary for a public forum. Encrypting the traffic does more than merely protect the content, which as you say is public anyway. It also prevents injection of malware (or other unwanted content) into the web pages while transit. Link to comment
WMW Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Dear "Axial", I'm given to believe one should see "https" for "secure" (to a reasonable extent) website vs "http" for a "non-secure" website. The caveat being sensitive information (e.g. credit card data, financial data, etc.,) should be restricted to "https" connections. "Not secure" is a warning to an unwary CA poster I imagine. I know this is a very basic explanation, but my guess is even most CA members aren't aware of the differences between SSL and TLS protocols. I perused the referenced (vida infra) wiki article which I found overly-broad, complex and nothing I ever hope to require understanding of to use a computer with relative safety. For added security one might consider adding a vpn service (I use "Private Internet Access"), but beyond that and "https" I don't think there is great risk. I am no computer geek (obviously), just a retired physician. Others may disagree. Bill Walker Link to comment
audiventory Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I don't know if there's a section regarding sites that aren't secure from our computers. I'll shoot anyway and if I'm not on topic with the general section please just direct me, thank you. On the left of the top bar one website (forum) says: Not secure. And when you click info it says that it can steel your credit cards, your password, your name, identity, brief it could be very negative to your health. Why are there sites with that sticker (not secure)? How to make it secure? It's one of those sites that were hacked globally in the past. Like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Yahoo, Amazon, Google, etc. Can it also steal your files, slow your browser, brief destroy your computer? ...And even degrade the sound quality of your HR music, and of youtube? I ask here because it's a computer site. For the high-end audio. ...And music we like clean. 1. First recommendation is installing of antivirus, that check http traffic and files in real time. 2. Use long complicate password. 3. And don't worry about sound quality https ("site is secure") protocol don't keep from viruses if a site contains it. AuI ConverteR 48x44 - HD audio converter/optimizer for DAC of high resolution files ISO, DSF, DFF (1-bit/D64/128/256/512/1024), wav, flac, aiff, alac, safe CD ripper to PCM/DSF, Seamless Album Conversion, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, DSF metadata editor, Mac & WindowsOffline conversion save energy and nature Link to comment
mansr Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 https ("site is secure") protocol don't keep from viruses if a site contains it. No, but it prevents someone between you and the site adding anything nasty to it. Some ISPs inject intrusive ads in unencrypted web pages, and sometimes those ads contain dangerous malware. These days, there's no reason not to use https. Link to comment
weldp Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 https://letsencrypt.org/ provides free certificates for SSL. I think it is important. Especially for a site that supports username/password login. -weldp Link to comment
Axial Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 The "Not Secure" text @ the beginning of the URL address of the site I'm referring to is NOT ComputerAudiophile. I know that CA is not using https:// in its address, but it's ok; it has not a 'Not secure' sign. The "Not secure" sign is from one of the websites of a company that was hacked a while back...Vertical Scope. I just thought of mentioning. P.S. That site too doesn't start with https:// but with www. And @ the end of that space for the URL address, @ extreme right, it has a small key logo that you can click on to manage your passwords. Sound Matters Link to comment
audiventory Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The "Not Secure" text @ the beginning of the URL address of the site I'm referring to is NOT ComputerAudiophile.I know that CA is not using https:// in its address, but it's ok; it has not a 'Not secure' sign. The "Not secure" sign is from one of the websites of a company that was hacked a while back...Vertical Scope. I just thought of mentioning. P.S. That site too doesn't start with https:// but with www. And @ the end of that space for the URL address, @ extreme right, it has a small key logo that you can click on to manage your passwords. Sometimes appears page like "non secure" (I don't remember exactly what there written) instead a site page. As far as I know, that a antivirus can found as real virus as same "virus signature". And the site may be marked. AuI ConverteR 48x44 - HD audio converter/optimizer for DAC of high resolution files ISO, DSF, DFF (1-bit/D64/128/256/512/1024), wav, flac, aiff, alac, safe CD ripper to PCM/DSF, Seamless Album Conversion, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, DSF metadata editor, Mac & WindowsOffline conversion save energy and nature Link to comment
mansr Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Sometimes appears page like "non secure" (I don't remember exactly what there written) instead a site page. As far as I know, that a antivirus can found as real virus as same "virus signature". And the site may be marked. Recent versions of Firefox seem to show a warning icon for non-https pages containing a password field. Link to comment
audiventory Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Recent versions of Firefox seem to show a warning icon for non-https pages containing a password field. It show warning at left of address (URL) input field. AuI ConverteR 48x44 - HD audio converter/optimizer for DAC of high resolution files ISO, DSF, DFF (1-bit/D64/128/256/512/1024), wav, flac, aiff, alac, safe CD ripper to PCM/DSF, Seamless Album Conversion, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, DSF metadata editor, Mac & WindowsOffline conversion save energy and nature Link to comment
Axial Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 There are other browsers too (not just Firefox) who let you know of possible "security breach". Like that "Not secure" text @ the beginning of that site from Vertical Scope. I've read in the past about the sites who don't have a good security system for their clientele/members. It is quite common in the world of computers and companies of the Internet. This is a recent discovery to me, that "Not secure" text from that site. Or I didn't notice it in the past. Sound Matters Link to comment
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