Account login Security change

Discussion in 'CGR Site Admin, News and Announcements' started by Janet H, Jan 27, 2017.

  1. Janet H

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    I wanted to let you know that you may see a small change to the site login screen. This is being done as we add an extra layer of security to usernames and passwords. The login pages, registration page and pages where you might update your account login info will be behind an https url rather than the usual http url. This should not impact your usual browsing experience. You will still login, still tick the 'stay logged in' box, etc.

    This change is being made to stay current with recommended security practices and not in response to any problem with the site or accounts.

    HTTPS adds security in several ways; verifying that the site is the one a server is supposed to be talking to and by preventing tampering by 3rd parties. It stops Man-in-the-middle attacks, improving security for both the site and for those logging in.
     
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  2. BankShot

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    Thanks for the heads up on this change Janet. I did have a short term login problem earlier this morning and just figured there was a slight "glitch" in the system so waited a while and tried logging in again and all worked fine and still is. Nice to know we have people on top of stuff like this to keep us all safe. Hats off to all you Admins that work so hard to keep the site and the forum going along smoothly............... :D

    Regards, BankShot.............(aka Terry)
     
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  3. NYDutch

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    Good work, Janet, and add my thanks to Terry's!
     

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