David W. Hodgins wrote:
> On Sat, 21 May 2011 18:20:51 -0400, ASCII <me2@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> I didn't notice the gray circle, nor click it at first
>> http://oi55.tinypic.com/29xu3yu.jpg
>
> Compare that to a site like https://mail.google.com/mail/
> which is considered secure, but doesn't support tls renegotiation,
> so it get's a yellow padlock, or https://login.live.com which
> does support it, so it gets a green padlock.
>
> Get used to looking for the padlock, when you are using a site where
> you will be submitting information that has to be kept secure.
>
> Regards, Dave Hodgins
>

FYI - here's an example of a *real live* Phishing site

http://www.herbolariohierbabuena.com...fundportal.htm

Others may be interested in seeing what 'warning' their own browser
gives when clicking on the link. You may have to click on a 'bank'
before the warning is shown.

This is what Google Chrome shows here on my computer:
http://i54.tinypic.com/11tollk.jpg

Lots of folk don't know about such matters. Make sure you educate your
friends and family! ;-)