How do you know that the site is secured?

Many secure sites have an “s” after the “http:” in the URL address. Some have pop-up windows that let you know you are entering or exiting a secure site. Others have a special icon to verify that the site is secure.

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You also have the lower corner ssl sheilds from verisign and others.

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Many websites use " https " in front of URL which is sign of secure website. Online banking site always open a page is pop-up windows.

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The lock icon and such are good indicators but never ever use this as proof, these things are very easily spoofed and are no longer a very good indicator. You need to research the site a little bit and make sure they are a reliable vendor. There are various signs of a fake though.

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I always click on the icon. I am a bit of an OCD when it comes to that.

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Well I also click on lock icon when I use IE. It also provide better information regarding to website.

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Opera, IE and Firefox has stepped up on the detection, but as you know these guys are working hard to get around them.

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Yeah all major Web browser working hard to detect such bad website who scammed us. They work hard for us.

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It is very important to find out whether you are really safe when doing Online banking. Though most of the banking sites use "Verisign" encryption it is also important to use a secure browser.

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Quote from: arppt01 on March 24, 2007, 06:12:29 AM
It is very important to find out whether you are really safe when doing Online banking. Though most of the banking sites use "Verisign" encryption it is also important to use a secure browser.


Yes arppt, I saw Verisign on my all online banking sites.

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It is always a good practice to open your browser and clear cache before logging onto bank sites. When the job is over log out and clear cache, temp files and then quit browser. This I feel is a good step.

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I just got a site scare today. I signed up for a subscription and the final landing page was something totally different. I turned out that they company has it's own webring and while redesigning some links went awry. Turns out there tech people aren't to swift.

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With security symbols being so easily faked, it can be really hard to tell the difference between a secure and an unsecure site these days. I usually just stick with the sites I'm familiar with. Before I send money to a new site, I do a lot of research and make sure they're who they say they are and that their site is secure.

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I am starting a new on line business venture and am trying to figure out how to make purchases through the site truly secure. If I look at a secured site's and click the ssl or verisign badge will it take me to the site that is providing the badge?

If so then can consumers also look at the badge's site to read bout the security provided?

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Quote from: SageMother on April 15, 2007, 12:26:08 PM
I am starting a new on line business venture and am trying to figure out how to make purchases through the site truly secure. If I look at a secured site's and click the ssl or verisign badge will it take me to the site that is providing the badge?

If so then can consumers also look at the badge's site to read bout the security provided?

Well this is great idea and I am oping best for your site. I am sure your site should be popular in short time because people want to know more about this and save their money throght this scams.