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    answers for the encrypted page and unencryted page pls??

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Bryce, Jun 8, 2006.

  1. Bryce

    Bryce Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wonder why I'm always being asked about the question below when I do my online banking. What does that actually mean ? I always click "OK", if i click cancel it wont lead me to another page. Does that mean if i choose "ok", my personal information would be exposed to others. PLS HELP ! I wanna know. :)


    although this page is encrypted, the information you have entered is to be sent over an unencrypted connection and could be read by a third party.
    are u sure wanna continue sending this info??
     
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    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    the page is going to start with https:// meaning it's a secure page (encrypted) but the connection itself isn't meaning someone could be between you and the website stealing the information. As far as I'm concerned, it's a disclaimer telling you that you aren't 100% secure, which is the case for everything you do online. Personally, i prefer Firefox or Opera and i only use internet explorer if i absolutely have to.
     
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    Bryce Notebook Enthusiast

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    heyz mate, I'm currently using firefox too. So u meant I should click cancel huh?
    but how am I gonna deal with my online banking if I gotta click cancel all the time I won't be able to do it mate. any alternatve ?
     
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    Ask your bank why you get that message. In my experience, if you get a message that asks if you want to allow unsecure content while viewing a secure site, it's usually images that are not served along secure channels.
     
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    naw i say go ahead :D i havn't had problems with it, i really think its more of a disclaimer. sorry for any confusion
     
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    thats so weird. I tot banking sites were always secure to browse on. I will refer that to my banker. thanks for the info. :)
     
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    thank you for the explaination. I think u did make it clear on your previous statement and I was just having another thought of it. :)
     
    Bryce, Jun 8, 2006
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