mhcampboy SG Recently I was asked to log into a website account. My question is, at the bottom of the browser, must have the padlock icon to determined its safe is it? If dun have? That means can be easily hack? What do the padlock icon signify?
thoreldan SG means the website has a certificate from a Certificate Authority (eg verisign) certificate is like "hey i am certified, i am secure, you can use me" doubleclick on the padlock to view more info more info on CA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_authority
mhcampboy SG no la.. tat particular website acct im suppose to be in deals with money.. so must be extra caution...tats y i ask..
R3SsH|n SG websites that deal with money has to be more safe.. u go www.dbs.com.sg and u will see a padlock there. click on it to find out more lor..
kawasaki2 SG Some web-based e-mail services like Windows Live Hotmail and Yahoo Mail have the option of allowing you to sign in with the HTTPS protocol for additional security. Read this thread also. http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=31087&highlight=dangers+https
