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Title: computer security question
Post by: nochee on Friday, June 17, 2011, 19:00:31
When attempting to log in to my email a pop up appears on the screen saying that i have requested an encrypted  page that contains some unencryted information that can be read by a third party.


The security being used is McAfee.

How can i protect my info from being read by someone else?

Mums laptop not mine btw



Title: Re: computer security question
Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, June 17, 2011, 19:07:18
Personally I wouldn't worry about it


Title: Re: computer security question
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, June 17, 2011, 19:11:18
It's likely something to do with SSL and cookie based ad tracking being present. It's also likely an old browser by the sound of the message - Internet Explorer 6?

Like bmth says, I wouldn't worry about it.


Title: Re: computer security question
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, June 17, 2011, 21:15:09
I wouldn't worry either. Could very easily be an up to date browser, but make sure it's up to date anyway.

Most likely something as simple as there being an image on the page served via http whilst the rest of the page is via https.

Just make sure you've got a padlock or https before you hand over any sensitive data.


Title: Re: computer security question
Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Friday, June 17, 2011, 21:19:04
Fuck tht get it down to pc wrld get it securitied up to the fucking hilt.

Take no chances it's a dog eat dog world