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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-29-08 03:33 PM
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web security question
How important are the little lock logo-thingys usually displayed in lower left corner on website order forms or other pages asking for personal info? I have been assured by someone that they have a current valid security certificate but there is no indication on the website.

The program they are using is Zen Cart.
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-29-08 03:54 PM
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1. Does their URL start with * https * ?



That would tell you it is a secured website.
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-29-08 03:57 PM
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2. no
http://blank.org/store/index.php?main_page=checkout_payment

(blank is substituted for actual site)
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-29-08 04:01 PM
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3. I'd say it's not secure.



A checkout page (like PayPal or NewEgg) where you enter account info and other highly sensitive info should always have secure settings.
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-29-08 04:10 PM
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4. thanks
something was off, for sure. Now, what are the risks? What if I sent a credit card number via that page?
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Duer 157099 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-30-08 02:09 AM
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5. D.O.N.'.T.
That's all I have to say.
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