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[Stephen MacLean]

While *verified* encryption may be “required” by the major browsers and others for preventing "Man In the Middle” attacks, it’s still a hair ball that a lot of sites still haven’t figured out properly… and THAT is the big problem. 

Cost, expertise, hosting, maintenance of certs, etc. all contribute to it not being the standard that folks would like it to be. Free certs and tools to make it easier to implement are helping, but there is a long way to go. I’m sure it will get there at some point.

I am glad to see that LC is supporting the verification of certs, good stuff. A few years ago, I ran into an issue where it couldn’t verify a valid, verified cert from a major vendor.

I do like your idea though;)

Steve

> On Aug 3, 2018, at 4:51 PM, Bob Sneidar via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
> When working with web servers, encryption is in fact ALWAYS required, because if someone can get at your web server they can plant drive by malware. Anything exposed to the internet requires modern encryption, and it can be argued that anything exposed to ANY network requires it. 
> 
> The alternative would have been to form an international squad of specialized assasins to hunt down every known hacker and purveyor of malware, and leave their tortured maimed bodies on the steps of the capital buildings of wherever they are from, so everyone gets the message. Unfortunately, the legal ramifications would have been too much to overcome. <sigh>
> 
> Bob S
> 
> 
>> On Aug 3, 2018, at 13:45 , Stephen MacLean via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, what a nightmare!
>> 
>> This is going to be a nightmare for years to come… I understand the desire for secure communications, but it’s not always required or even beneficial.
>> 
>> Just as those astronauts had better have a fall back plan, so should we:)
>> 
>> Steve
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