Author: Sean Gibbins Date: To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] home self signed ssl cert with multiple host names?
Chris Aitken wrote: >>
> Secure Connection Failed
>
> carfax.org.uk uses an invalid security certificate.
> The certificate is not trusted because the issuer certificate is unknown.
> (Error code: sec_error_unknown_issuer)
>
> # This could be a problem with the server's configuration, or it could
> be someone trying to impersonate the server.
> # If you have connected to this server successfully in the past, the
> error may be temporary, and you can try again later.
>
> (WinXP SP2; Firefox 3.0.5).
> Chris
>
It's because it's self-signed, so either add the exception and proceed
or run away.
If you are concerned about this and want a 'proper' certificate you will
need to pay for it.
Of course, if it were your bank or credit card company's certificate
returning that error it would be a different matter altogether.
Sean
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