BBC NEWS | Technology | Paypal to block 'unsafe browsers'
When I first read this headline, I'm thinking finally IE is going to be blocked by a major web site since it is unsafe. Then I read further.
Paypal said it supported the use of Extended Validation SSL Certificates. Browsers which support the technology highlight the address bar in green when users are on a site that has been deemed legitimate
So now we are calling a green highlighted address bar secure? I mean come on how long till someone writes a simple virus that infects a browser to make key words in a url light up the address bar. How many people are going to say "Well the address bar is highlighted green, guess it safe to put in my personal information".
After thinking about it do people actually care if the site has a secure certificate that is valid? I know I've gone to many sites that the certificate was expired or invalid and I still went to the site. Different browsers let you know different ways if the site is secure or not. Most of the time if I see the https I feel pretty safe. Guess that is dumb too. So how do you think we should verify or know that a web site is trully safe and secure? What standard would you use to determine a web site is safe?
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