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Hi all,
just a quick one as i've just looked at an article on apples website regarding the message you sometimes get on websites with using Safari (website not secure).
I was just wondering when it comes to browsing on these types of websites is this ok??
I have noticed a lot of websites have this message at the top of the url box .
Cheers Ben
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15
As long as a user doesn't input any private/sensitive info while on the site, it is ok to view the contents on the site pages..
Quote:
Important: If a website doesn’t have an encryption icon, the words “Not Secure” appear in the Smart Search field. Don’t enter personal or financial information on a webpage that isn’t encrypted. The website you’re visiting might not be the website you want, and information you enter is vulnerable to theft. Instead, go back to the page where you logged in and check for a link to another version of the site that’s encrypted—for example, “Use our secure site.” If available, use it, even if you don’t expect to view or provide private information.
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/avoid-fraud-by-using-encrypted-websites-sfri40697/mac
As long as a user doesn't input any private/sensitive info while on the site, it is ok to view the contents on the site pages..
Quote:
Important: If a website doesn’t have an encryption icon, the words “Not Secure” appear in the Smart Search field. Don’t enter personal or financial information on a webpage that isn’t encrypted. The website you’re visiting might not be the website you want, and information you enter is vulnerable to theft. Instead, go back to the page where you logged in and check for a link to another version of the site that’s encrypted—for example, “Use our secure site.” If available, use it, even if you don’t expect to view or provide private information.
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/avoid-fraud-by-using-encrypted-websites-sfri40697/mac
Hi Dominic23,
thanks for your reply. I will bare this in mind going forward.
the site I was on which stated it wasn't secure was on a property site.
so as long as I am not inputting any personal / bank information there is very much to worry about ?
thanks again Ben
There is nothing to worry about.
I visit couple of "Not Secure" sites every day just for viewing the contents.
I haven't experienced any problem associated with it.
Best.
is it ok to browse on websites with website stating (website not secure )
