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ssl issues

  • 06-04-2006 2:44pm
    #1
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭


    When trying to access certain ssl secure parts of allofmp3.com I now get the attached message.

    I'm not really sure what to make of it - I've used the site numerous times before with no problems and the ip address i entered was correct.

    How wary should I be here? (I'm wary enough since they no longer have paypal) Is this a genuine warning or is there something wrong with firefox?

    edit. IE gives a similiar warning (attached below as well)


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    the ip address i entered was correct.
    Why are you using the IP?
    Is this a genuine warning or is there something wrong with firefox?
    Generally, SSL certificates are supposed to be on the server you are connecting to. If the certificate is on a different server (or subdomain of the address, which could well be a different server) the browser is warning you that it is possible that someone could be sitting between you and the server and reading your information (which is called a "man in the middle" attack).

    By issuing a warning the browser is making sure that you know what you are doing. If you have doubts, you should not continue, but as with everything its a judgement call.


  • #3
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭quad_red


    aidan_walsh wrote:
    Why are you using the IP?

    Err, that was me just trying to sound like a smart arse when in fact I just made myself look silly. I meant the http address is correct. :o
    aidan_walsh wrote:
    By issuing a warning the browser is making sure that you know what you are doing. If you have doubts, you should not continue, but as with everything its a judgement call.

    Well, I think I'll leave it off. Since that site no longer use paypal I've become wary. Now with these kinds of warnings i'll leave it off. Thanks aidan.


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