Not secure

Started by Uhfgood, Sun 22/10/2017 19:19:31

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Uhfgood

I'm getting warnings that my password may not be secure when logging in here.

Is there a reason that the forums don't seem to be secure (at least according to firefox)?

LimpingFish

I get that on a number of websites. Its just a warning from Firefox that you're logging into a website that doesn't use HTTPS security. It's more of an annoyance, than a useful feature.
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Uhfgood

Would it be, you know, more secure if AGS forums did use https?

Gurok

Yes, but it was just as insecure before Firefox told you so.
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AGA

SMF didn't even support SSL until the latest version. Also it'll always complain about things being insecure regardless because externally hosted images aren't forced to be secured.

Snarky

The thing that is important about this is to not reuse your AGS Forums password for other sites or accounts.

That's really the key to password security in general: if one password gets hacked (or stolen in a security breach), that's usually not a big deal in itself, but if it means all your accounts are vulnerable, you're screwed.

The best way to ensure you're using high-quality, unique passwords is to use a password manager like Dashlane or Lastpass: https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407168,00.asp

selmiak

What password did you use?

RickJ

All the non-deplorable and important people use "password" for their password.  It's so very clever and popular these days.(roll)

Cassiebsg

Oh, I just use "wrong"... cause if I forget it, the computer will tell me that my password is wrong. (laugh)
Not my joke, I saw it elsewhere.
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