Not secure / Unsecure Connection message at login / HTTPS

crystaltony · October 8th, 2018, 02:47 PM

Not sure if this question has been raised before but hoping for some advice or answers.

I am using Firefox as my private browser and when logging in to VEF, a popup appears stating "This connection is not secure. Logins entered here could be compromised".

I am wondering if I should be concerned about this, and if so, is there a solution.

I also occasionaly use Opera for private browsing and a similar message stating "not secure" appears alongside the VPN button.

As security on the web is of paramount importance, I would be pleased to hear your comments.

**mucowag** · October 8th, 2018, 02:55 PM

It's because this forum has yet to upgrade to HTTPS security, which would encrypt
our log-in information.
Long overdue IMO.

Jenny48549 · October 8th, 2018, 03:26 PM

This version of VB does not support https protocol from what I was told.

We have to wait for an upgrade.

**pharoahegypt** · October 8th, 2018, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystaltony

Not sure if this question has been raised before but hoping for some advice or answers.

I am using Firefox as my private browser and when logging in to VEF, a popup appears stating "This connection is not secure. Logins entered here could be compromised".

I am wondering if I should be concerned about this, and if so, is there a solution.

I also occasionaly use Opera for private browsing and a similar message stating "not secure" appears alongside the VPN button.

As security on the web is of paramount importance, I would be pleased to hear your comments.

If your service provider is BT, then it's a problem their end, as I get it regularly. It's not this site, but their lack of a durable connection. Happens to all isp's as their customer base grows.

halvar · October 8th, 2018, 05:48 PM

This message is displayed by Firefox if you enter data on non https sites. The data you enter and view is transmitted unencrypted. Somebody that listens to your Internet traffic ('man in the middle') can easily read and manipulate data.

But we all have nothing to hide, or do we?

As for this site: It doesn't really bother me.
But what you should never do: Reuse passwords for different sites!

Maybe the stakes are higher for admin/mod accounts. They are more valuable and could benefit from additional protection.

**buttsie** · October 8th, 2018, 08:27 PM

Why Does Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”?

https://www.howtogeek.com/359298/why...cure%E2%80%9D/

From July, Chrome will name and shame insecure HTTP websites

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/0...me_http_shame/

No such thing as 100% secure online

Very good in depth over view on this site -might be outdated but it shows secure becomes insecure
as the bad guys find the next exploit

Mitigating Vulnerabilities

As with any security protocol there is always someone looking to break it. Several attacks against SSL/TLS (https?) have surfaced in recent years, namely BEAST, CRIME and BREACH. These could all result, in one way or another, the data you send over a secure connection not being so secure. Whilst these vulnerabilities can be countered to a satisfactory standard on the server side, or by updating to the latest browser in some cases, this does not mean that you're safe. Even if you pay close attention to keeping your software up to date, you have no information on whether or not a site has taken measures to patch these flaws. You still get your green https in the address bar and continue on because all appears to be safe.

2014
https://scotthelme.co.uk/ssl-does-not-make-site-secure/

I'm pretty sure the above was in response to this in 2012
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartbleed

**skybluepink200** · May 6th, 2019, 09:37 PM

I'm browsing in Safari on a Mac. I upgraded to the latest version yesterday, along with all other outstanding software upgrades. Now when browsing VEF I get a Not Secure message in front of the url in the URL line - normally there's a padlock symbol for secure sites. Not seen this before, and for all other sites using https or similar it still works fine still showing the padlock symbol. Seems just associated with VEF.

I can login to VEF and post and browse fine, but this looks odd. Any ideas? Security certificate out of date? Anyone seen this with other browsers recently?

**buttsie** · May 6th, 2019, 11:16 PM

Previous topic

http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...secure+message

If you google your topic title you'll get articles on it for Safari

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208672

**skybluepink200** · May 7th, 2019, 08:35 AM

Thanks - I will continue to ignore it as I have been all weekend then!

YxjwEn46G · October 9th, 2019, 04:32 PM

Hi,

could vintage erotica forum start using https?
I would say it's standard nowadays.

October 8th, 2018, 02:47 PM	#1
crystaltony Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: This side of the Moon Posts: 32 Thanks: 3,459 Thanked 868 Times in 32 Posts	Not secure / Unsecure Connection message at login / HTTPS Not sure if this question has been raised before but hoping for some advice or answers. I am using Firefox as my private browser and when logging in to VEF, a popup appears stating "This connection is not secure. Logins entered here could be compromised". I am wondering if I should be concerned about this, and if so, is there a solution. I also occasionaly use Opera for private browsing and a similar message stating "not secure" appears alongside the VPN button. As security on the web is of paramount importance, I would be pleased to hear your comments.

October 8th, 2018, 03:26 PM	#3
Jenny48549 Beloved Sister Mistress of Mayhem Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Great Gig In the Sky Posts: 6,668 Thanks: 64,911 Thanked 127,562 Times in 6,475 Posts	This version of VB does not support https protocol from what I was told. We have to wait for an upgrade. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

October 8th, 2018, 08:27 PM	#6
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,274 Times in 12,746 Posts	Why Does Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”? https://www.howtogeek.com/359298/why...cure%E2%80%9D/ From July, Chrome will name and shame insecure HTTP websites https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/0...me_http_shame/ No such thing as 100% secure online Very good in depth over view on this site -might be outdated but it shows secure becomes insecure as the bad guys find the next exploit Mitigating Vulnerabilities As with any security protocol there is always someone looking to break it. Several attacks against SSL/TLS (https?) have surfaced in recent years, namely BEAST, CRIME and BREACH. These could all result, in one way or another, the data you send over a secure connection not being so secure. Whilst these vulnerabilities can be countered to a satisfactory standard on the server side, or by updating to the latest browser in some cases, this does not mean that you're safe. Even if you pay close attention to keeping your software up to date, you have no information on whether or not a site has taken measures to patch these flaws. You still get your green https in the address bar and continue on because all appears to be safe. 2014 https://scotthelme.co.uk/ssl-does-not-make-site-secure/ I'm pretty sure the above was in response to this in 2012 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartbleed Last edited by buttsie; October 9th, 2018 at 12:37 AM.. Reason: adding

May 6th, 2019, 09:37 PM	#7
skybluepink200 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 7,866 Thanked 137,365 Times in 1,837 Posts	'Not secure' message when browsing in Safari I'm browsing in Safari on a Mac. I upgraded to the latest version yesterday, along with all other outstanding software upgrades. Now when browsing VEF I get a Not Secure message in front of the url in the URL line - normally there's a padlock symbol for secure sites. Not seen this before, and for all other sites using https or similar it still works fine still showing the padlock symbol. Seems just associated with VEF. I can login to VEF and post and browse fine, but this looks odd. Any ideas? Security certificate out of date? Anyone seen this with other browsers recently? __________________ Avatar - Gemma from MO44/8 - love to know who she is. Her full set is here and MIR here. Check out my UK top shelf magazine index threads: Men Only, Club International, Fiesta and Knave.

May 6th, 2019, 11:16 PM	#8
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,274 Times in 12,746 Posts	Unsecure Connection message at login. Previous topic http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...secure+message If you google your topic title you'll get articles on it for Safari https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208672 Last edited by buttsie; May 6th, 2019 at 11:26 PM.. Reason: adding

October 8th, 2018, 02:55 PM	#2
mucowag Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,011 Thanks: 3,100 Thanked 22,182 Times in 983 Posts	It's because this forum has yet to upgrade to HTTPS security, which would encrypt our log-in information. Long overdue IMO.

October 8th, 2018, 05:48 PM	#5
halvar Blocked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HH Posts: 1,963 Thanks: 115,040 Thanked 32,801 Times in 1,955 Posts	This message is displayed by Firefox if you enter data on non https sites. The data you enter and view is transmitted unencrypted. Somebody that listens to your Internet traffic ('man in the middle') can easily read and manipulate data. But we all have nothing to hide, or do we? As for this site: It doesn't really bother me. But what you should never do: Reuse passwords for different sites! Maybe the stakes are higher for admin/mod accounts. They are more valuable and could benefit from additional protection.

May 7th, 2019, 08:35 AM	#9
skybluepink200 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 7,866 Thanked 137,365 Times in 1,837 Posts	Thanks - I will continue to ignore it as I have been all weekend then! __________________ Avatar - Gemma from MO44/8 - love to know who she is. Her full set is here and MIR here. Check out my UK top shelf magazine index threads: Men Only, Club International, Fiesta and Knave.

October 9th, 2019, 04:32 PM	#10
YxjwEn46G Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 140 Thanked 245 Times in 20 Posts	HTTPS Hi, could vintage erotica forum start using https? I would say it's standard nowadays.

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