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In the last few days, I noticed that the EB login page is marked as "not safe" by my browser. This goes across devices and OS (phone/desktop), so it has me worried... Anyone else notice this?

I had the same issues. I added the prefix https:// to the address for a secure connection.

Huh... what do you know... that actually makes a difference. Will keep an eye on this. Definitely churn heavy if that manual addition is needed every time. Especially since every second time I visit the site, I find myself logged out and need to log in again to post etc.

Best thing to do is add the https:// to the beginning of the URL to ensure there is a secure connection.... and inform the site hostmaster as it appears this will do. If there isn't a secure connection at the log in you are at risk. Many sites will say you are redirected to a or through a secure log in page but if you don't see it upfront always be cautious and don't use the same log in and password across sites.

don't worry murdock, the EU privacy laws will protect you.

chevyav53 wrote:Best thing to do is add the https:// to the beginning of the URL to ensure there is a secure connection.... and inform the site hostmaster as it appears this will do. If there isn't a secure connection at the log in you are at risk. Many sites will say you are redirected to a or through a secure log in page but if you don't see it upfront always be cautious and don't use the same log in and password across sites.

As a person pretty ignorant about computers, how serious an issue is this here, and at other sites?

GreenMt wrote:

chevyav53 wrote:Best thing to do is add the https:// to the beginning of the URL to ensure there is a secure connection.... and inform the site hostmaster as it appears this will do. If there isn't a secure connection at the log in you are at risk. Many sites will say you are redirected to a or through a secure log in page but if you don't see it upfront always be cautious and don't use the same log in and password across sites.

As a person pretty ignorant about computers, how serious an issue is this here, and at other sites?

I'm not an engineer or coder just work in security so have some knowledge. The moderators could comment more on their setup and security to ensure their code is safe from XSS (Cross-site scripting), SQL injections etc.... the worry when you don't see https:// at a login page is that it may indicate other vulnerabilities or lax in security. That could mean logins, credit card information could be insecure. Always look for https:// don't store your credit card unless you 100% trust a site, don't use the same login across sites especially with your bank, email and other sensitive accounts and change your passwords often.

Another more likely attempt to seal your info is man in the middle attacks i.e. if you use free wifi networks at Starbucks etc.. you are very vulnerable or you could just give your information up through a Phishing scam. Have to be careful and read up on current methods and ways to stay protected.

GreenMt wrote:how serious an issue is this here

On a site like this, 0.1 out of 10.

Staying protected sounds like a lot of work. I prefer to through caution to the wind and let the universe decide when, where and how to drymount me.

Einstein called that The Glory Hole conundrum