Not Secure

[YaBB Master (Colin)]

Depending on your security settings on your browser you may well get the warning 'Not Secure', when accessing TAW and many other sites.

It's basically a warning that the site, or at least that page, is not certified as being safe and for example isn't really your online banking.

For the majority of web sites including TAW this isn't a problem, as you are not filling in any forms with sensitive information. It's just a warning to make you think about if the page is real.

Secure site addresses start with 'https' however still be wary, as I have seen scams that rent secure space. They get shut down quickly, but not soon enough to trap some people.
I can't say never click on a link in an email, but always assume it's a trap.

[William]

Since changing my laptop and OS from Win10 to Win11 I keep getting Not Secure type messages and have not been able to access using Win10. Does anyone else have this problem?

[Jules Gray]

Since changing my laptop and OS from Win10 to Win11 I keep getting Not Secure type messages and have not been able to access using Win10. Does anyone else have this problem?

Yes, but in my case it's on Win10. You can override it by opting to ignore the alert. Even if it won't take you there the first time, if you choose to ignore the warning, it should let you get there the second time. At least, that's what happens with me on my laptop.

Jules

[Martin F]

Yes, it shows an alert symbol and "Not secure" before the web address.

[davidmjs]

Yes, it shows an alert symbol and "Not secure" before the web address.

It's just an old website - HTTP as opposed to HTTPS (about 95% of websites are now the latter, you can google for more info).  Basically it costs too much to upgrade it, I think we were told.  It is what it is, but just tell your browser you're happy to visit and all will be well...(until it isn't, of course).