MacRumors HTTPS Login

[gmanist1000]

Why isn't the login on a secure server? Just curious.

 

[arn]

Why isn't the login on a secure server? Just curious.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/18581467/

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

Why isn't the login on a secure server? Just curious.

This avoids only man-in-the-middle attacks. The server itself is still vulnerable and requires additional protection.

 

[yg17]

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/18581467/

Why not provide it as an option for those of us who have disabled the mix content warnings or are smart enough to determine if it can be ignored?

 

[alphaod]

Why not provide it as an option for those of us who have disabled the mix content warnings or are smart enough to determine if it can be ignored?

Disabling the dialog is bad.

Every time a thread opens, a page is opened, or the site is refreshed, you'll get a warning. It gets old real fast.

 

[Wild-Bill]

This avoids only man-in-the-middle attacks. The server itself is still vulnerable and requires additional protection.

Until Apple fixes the glaring wifi hole it created with its last "fix", the point is moot. 😛