About this tag
Discussions tagged with https cover a range of topics including browser security features like Edge's HTTPS-first mode, SSL certificate configuration on IIS, and the interplay between VPNs and HTTPS. Users troubleshoot issues such as ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED on specific IPs, mixed content warnings, and certificate validation errors on older systems like Windows XP. The tag also includes warnings about HTTPS interception weakening TLS security and recommendations for extensions like HTTPS Everywhere. These threads reflect common concerns around secure web connections, certificate management, and browser security indicators.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Edge 140 Release: Scareware Blocker, HTTPS-First, Tab Groups Auto-Save, GPT-5 Copilot

    Microsoft Edge’s September update lands as a significant security-and-productivity release: Edge 140 (stable build 140.0.3485.54) ships a local AI-powered Scareware blocker, an HTTPS‑first upgrade path, automatic persistence for Tab Groups, expanded Copilot/GPT-5 integrations and media-creation...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • bing-media-creation copilot cve-2025-53791 dall-e 3 edge edge-140 enterprise policy gpt-5 group policy https privacy telemetry rtx-video-super-resolution scareware security patch tab-groups-auto-save
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. J

    DNS Config and Blocked Ports

    Hi Everyone, Setting up a new eCommerce site on my Windows Server 2008 R2 running IIS 7.5, Installed I have 5 separate IP addresses all linked to nopCommerce sites using port 80 and port 443 for SSL. Now I've just added an extra IP address for another eCommerce site in development but I just...
    • JAYQUERY
    • Thread
    • connection issues development dns e-commerce err_connection_refused firewall http https iis ip address network issues nopcommerce port configuration ports server configuration ssl tech support troubleshooting web server windows server
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  3. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 Vpn & Https

    I generally use a VPN when on the Internet. I'm wondering if I'm logged on to a secure site (HTTPS), does using a VPN provide any extra security, or is it not necessary at all? Thank you.
  4. Axel PC

    You're favorite addons/extensions

    Just curious as to what are some of your favorite addons/extensions for any browser? I've been rocking UBlock Origin since it first came out. I can't even remember what I used before then for an ad blocker. I've been using HTTPS Everywhere for a long time too. So what do you like to use. I'm...
    • Axel PC
    • Thread
    • ad blocker add-ons browser extensions favorites https privacy security suggestions ublock origin
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. J

    Windows 10 Edge Browser Not Secure

    When I open MS Edge browser, a text appears (seconds later) on the address bar to the left of https. My home page is my.yahoo.com, which appears to be the only site so affected. Any advice? Jim B
    • Jim B
    • Thread
    • advice browser edge error home page https microsoft security website yahoo
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. A

    The site failed to initialize

    My site was work fine when it was (http) and I didn’t face any issue at that time, now I am using ssl certificate (https) but actually this error “Failed to initialize site. The error was: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. The remote server returned an error: (401)...
  7. News

    TA17-075A: HTTPS Interception Weakens TLS Security

    Original release date: March 16, 2017 Systems Affected All systems behind a hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) interception product are potentially affected. Overview Many organizations use HTTPS interception products for several purposes, including detecting malware that uses HTTPS...
    • News
    • Thread
    • best practices certificate client systems cybersecurity encryption https interception internet protocol malware mitm network security regulatory compliance risk assessment security security risks ssl technology tls validation web traffic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  8. W

    Windows XP Resolving HTTPS Issues on Windows XP: Websites Marked Unsafe Despite Valid Certificates

    Hello An elderly friend whose computer I generally look after, has a problem when accessing some websites and is very worried about it. She has Windows XP Pro installed - SP3 and fully patched (she cannot afford to upgrade) and when trying to access some websites, which display the 'HTTPS'...
    • Willum08
    • Thread
    • avg browser issues chrome compatibility https insecure sites internet explorer malwarebytes old software privacy puppy security ssl certificates system restore tech support troubleshooting website wifi windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. Inception

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Can't Access Certain Secure Connections

    This problem appeared on my brother's computer, I'm not sure when. On his Child account he can not access certain secure connections, however, on the Admin account I have set up, I can. There is obviously either a problem with the account or a problem with the Family Safety settings, though...
    • Inception
    • Thread
    • browser issues connection issues content filtering crapware dns cache factory reset family safety firefox firewall https internet explorer network issues permissions secure connection security settings windows 8.1 windows settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. Sonny

    Windows 8.1 Lenovo PCs ship with man-in-the-middle adware

    Lenovo is selling computers that come preinstalled with adware that hijacks encrypted Web sessions and may make users vulnerable to HTTPS man-in-the-middle attacks that are trivial for attackers to carry out, security researchers said...
    • Sonny
    • Thread
    • adware attack cybersecurity https lenovo malware privacy security vulnerability web
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Computing
  11. News

    TA15-051A: Lenovo Superfish Adware Vulnerable to HTTPS Spoofing

    Original release date: February 20, 2015 Systems Affected Lenovo consumer PCs that have Superfish VisualDiscovery installed and potentially others. Overview Superfish adware installed on some Lenovo PCs install a non-unique trusted root certification authority (CA) certificate, allowing an...
    • News
    • Thread
    • adware browser certificate decryption https impact komodia lenovo malware mitm network privacy root ca security spoofing ssl superfish threats uninstall vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  12. W

    Windows 7 How to Get rid of a Security Warning?

    I am in the process of a new install. I am still stuck with IE 8 until I get the right updates so I can update to IE 11. The message is "Do you want to view only the web page content that was delivered securly?" This occurs everytime I look at a site with https://. Just a nuisance, that I...
    • wilhelm1
    • Thread
    • https ie11 ie8 installation internet explorer security update user experience warning web browsing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  13. News

    3009008 - Vulnerability in SSL 3.0 Could Allow Information Disclosure - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (October 14, 2014): Advisory published Summary: Microsoft is aware of detailed information that has been published describing a new method to exploit a vulnerability in SSL 3.0, affecting the Windows operating system. This vulnerability affects the protocol itself and is not...
    • News
    • Thread
    • attack vector browser encryption https information disclosure microsoft security ssl 3.0 vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  14. B

    Windows 8 Secure web pages blocked

    I am running IE 11 and the latest Firefox. Neither browser will open secure web pages...anything with https won't open. That includes google searches and gmail. Other computers on my network are fine, but I restored the router to original settings anyway. I did a system restore to about 3 weeks...
    • bobstaff419
    • Thread
    • firefox firewall https internet explorer network router secure pages system restore troubleshooting web access
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. Mike

    VIDEO Addressing Internet "Heartbleed" Emergency

    This website is not affected by the exploit in any way. Further information: Last night news about a remote OpenSSL bug was disclosed on http://heartbleed.com/ which detailed out an exploit in the OpenSSL system library that handles HTTPS connections on your server. This bug impacts CentOS 6.x...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • bugs centos cpanel emergency exploit heartbleed https internet litespeed network openssl patch security server software ssl support update vulnerability whm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  16. S

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Professional Firewall Configuration for DDNS with port forwarding...

    I have DDNS set up so that my router uses port forwarding of all HTTP and HTTPS web traffic to port 65001 on my target machine mypc-PC 192.168.1.3. I would like to know what is the best way to open the Windows Firewall to the proper ports on 192.168.1.3. In other words my web server is running...
    • sepoto
    • Thread
    • configuration ddns development firewall http https network port forwarding web server windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  17. 0

    Windows 7 No https Connection with 3G Over Lan Connection

    Hello everyone, This is one of my very first posts here but I've been using the resources on these forums for a very long time. :D I've been sharing my 3G connection via Ethernet to my other PC using the Sharing tab in the 3G connection's properties where I enabled sharing, chose the the...
    • 0mar32
    • Thread
    • connection ethernet ftp https network sharing troubleshooting web server windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  18. B

    Windows 7 Shut off Security Warning when using INTERNET

    I'm using windows 7 and INTERNET explorer 8 when I get on the INTERNET and try to go to Hotmail a window comes up and says, "Security Warning - Do you want to view only the web page content that was delivered securely?" In the box that comes up it has more... "This web page contains content...
    • beeheck
    • Thread
    • avg browser issues hotmail https internet internet explorer security warning user experience webpage windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2588513): Vulnerability in SSL/TLS Could Allow Information Disclosure -

    Revision Note: V1.0 (September 26, 2011): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is aware of detailed information that has been published describing a new method to exploit a vulnerability in SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0, affecting the Windows operating system. This vulnerability affects the...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory encryption https information disclosure microsoft protocol risk security ssl tls traffic vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  20. News

    Microsoft releases Security Advisory 2588513

    Hello. Today we released Security Advisory 2588513, addressing an information-disclosure issue in SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 3.0 and TLS (Transport Layer Security) 1.0 to provide guidance for customers. This is an industry-wide issue with limited impact that affects the Internet ecosystem as a...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory attack bandwidth browser communication computing exploitation guidance https information internet mitigation protocol risk security ssl threats tls update vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts