Monthly Archives: July 2016

Error with SSL certificate verification. Why it appears?

SSL validation error occurs in the Opera web browser if your computer is unable to verify the certificate of the site. Perhaps this resource belongs to the fraudsters, and the browser warns you of the danger. But if the error

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Fraudsters use StartEncrypt to obtain SSL-certificates

If the title makes someone a slight feeling of déjà vu, it is not surprising. In March 2016 the Israeli company StartCom, which owns StartSSL service and project StartEncrypt for issuance of free SSL-certificates to everyone, has suffered from a

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How and When Apply SSL-certificates?

The decision on the use of SSL certificates is based on the importance of ensuring the confidential transmission of data on the Internet. For example, when carrying out financial transactions through your web-site, application of SSL certificate is self-evident. If

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Renewal of SSL-certificate: how to do?

Many users have successfully implemented and using SSL-protection system. SSL-certificate installed on all resources of organization, and it provides cryptographic protection of data transmitted over the channel. Security is ensured by encrypting the data. SSL protection is so high that

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How to choose an SSL certificate?

Today we get a variety of different certificates for secure websites and resources, each of them has its advantages. From this large number it is difficult to choose one that will suit a particular web resource. So, what kind of

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Correct installation of SSL-certificate: how to verify this?

Never information is transmitted as quickly as today. Transfer of funds from the account, send an order or document can take only a few seconds. And it is largely accelerates and facilitates the work. But because any confidential information on

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The main problems associated with the transition to HTTPS

Switch to the protocol https is like to change the domain name of the site. You are waiting for the same problems and troubles, but you still pay for it and will every year. After installing the certificate you will

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SSL to protect the enterprise network: Why EV?

SSL certificates with Extended Validation provide a higher level of confidence and reliability than simple DV certificates with domain verification only. The latter do not contain any information about the owner in the “Company Name”, and although they are technically

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EV certificate to protect against phishing

Internet fraud has become more coordinated and sophisticated, eroding consumer confidence, which is so necessary in the Internet business. Phishing – this is just one of many tactics that scammers use to get personal, confidential information of users. Due to

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All about SSL

This site is dedicated to SSL-certificates. You will learn what is an SSL certificate, how to issue and reissue it. FAQ SSL will be useful for both novices and pros. SSL Knowledgebase contains sections on validation, trust logo, vulnerabilities, SSL-certificates differences by type (Wildcard, EV, DV, etc.), as well as many other things.