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Old 05-19-2019, 04:31 AM
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"Not Secure" Page Note

Think this is the right place to ask this question:
Does anyone else get this notice when visiting the Paper Modelers site?
I’ve just noticed this in the last month or so.

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Old 05-19-2019, 04:55 AM
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Yes, it has been noted for a few months now. It will probably maybe perhaps could be eventually get rectified.
Meanwhile tighten the straps and hang on for the ride.
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Old 05-19-2019, 08:02 AM
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Jag - what is happening here relates to the site's security certificate.
  • When you view a website, your computer communicates using a protocol called “hypertext transfer protocol" (HTTP).
  • If a site is secure it uses a security certificate called SSL - this changes the URL from HTTP to HTTPS.
  • This added security basically uses the certificate to prove the website's identity to browsers, and to verify that the site is following security protocols and will encrypt a user’s data moving forward.
  • Decent browsers check certificates and identify an unsecured site as a risk as it is relatively easy for outsiders to get information from the site - any passwords, credit card details, bank details or personal information entered could be stolen by an attacker.
  • If you look at the address for papermodelers.com you will see that the site starts with HTTP - it is, therefore, NOT claiming to be a secure site or using a security certificate.
  • This is not an issue really as you will not be entering credit card or bank details or other personal information. Just ensure you use a unique password for this site in case it does get nicked!
Never provide credit card details, bank details or personal information to a site that displays the warning.

For an example of an HTTPS site where there should be no warning (because you are buying stuff) go to ecardmodels.
  • https://www.ecardmodels.com/
  • Note it is an HTTPS
  • Note it has a lock to show it is secure.
  • It, therefore, has a legit valid certificate and it is safe to enter secure information at this site.

Incidentally, if a site is an HTTPS but the certificate is no longer valid it will show as insecure - BEWARE!

Hope the above helps!
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Old 05-19-2019, 08:36 AM
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Thanks, Kevin!
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