On 2/22/17, David E. Ross <[email protected]> wrote: > On 2/21/2017 11:02 PM, Paul in Houston, TX wrote: >> David E. Ross wrote: >>> On 2/21/2017 9:20 PM, Paul in Houston, TX wrote: >>>> If this is SM (2.26), how can I turn it off? >>>> I've tried a bunch of settings in about:config to no avail. >>>> This just started when after installing a new HDD and software (win7). >>>> >>>> "Although this page is encrypted, the information you have entered is to >>>> be sent over an >>>> unencrypted connection and could easily be read by a third party. >>>> >>>> Are you sure you want to continue sending this information?" >>>> >>> >>> I think this might help (not sure): >>> >>> 1. On the menu bar, select [Edit > Preferences]. >>> >>> 2. On the left side of the Preferences window under Category, select >>> [Privacy & Security > SSL/TLS]. >>> >>> 3. The checkboxes under SSL/TLS Warnings and under Mixed Content might >>> solve your problem. >> >> Thanks David. >> I tried that earlier. They were all unchecked, so I checked them all, >> rebooted SM, then unchecked and rebooted to no avail. >> I happens when I enter a zip code in the location box at: >> https://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=hgx&product=N0R&loop=yes >> Wonder if it could be a Certificate problem? >> > > I notice that, when I visit that site, the packlock has a yellow > background instead of a green background. I believe that means the > security of the site is incomplete. > > However, the only information transmitted is a ZIP code. Unless you are > the only person or organization in that ZIP code and you are not using a > unique browser, there is little or no risk in visiting that site.
uhmm.. they've got your IP address, so they know where you're coming from unless you're using something like TOR > The > only problem is the annoyance of the message. You might send an E-mail > message to the Webmaster at <[email protected]> about this. and maybe mention the Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-15-13, “A Policy to Require Secure Connections across Federal Websites and Web Services” which requires Agencies must make all existing websites and services accessible through a secure connection [3] (HTTPS-only, with HSTS) by December 31, 2016. (see https://https.cio.gov/) What's that Scott Adams line .. something about about loving the whooshing sound of deadlines as they zip by? Regards, Lee _______________________________________________ support-seamonkey mailing list [email protected] https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
