Dogsey and Catsey SSL certs saying 'unsecured' Help!

Dogsey has become 'unsecured' so I daren't risk it.

An update would be much appreciated Azz

What are the implications of being unsecured @Chris B ? Sorry but I'm dim about these things.

Hi Chris, I have just registered here to find out what's going on too. Lynn says hi by the way...she was asking after you and Brenda too.
Carole c, the warning I get states that it's unsecured and that your credit cards etc are at risk, you have to check a box to say you understand and proceed ( I use opera as a browser) or return to safety. I risked it, checked the box and every single page you click on on dogsey you have to tick the box accepting the risk....I haven't done it again as I know 2 now including 3 members won't risk it.

In Dogsey's case, the security certificate expired 5 days ago, so it most likely just needs an update.

@Azz should be able to update that.

I don't see why our bank cards would be affected, we never registered any cards when we joined Dogsey. I lapsed visiting there when Breedia started but think my membership is still active. I hate this type of message appearing, it makes me feel quite insecure.

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I did click it and as far as I can tell my bank account is I.k, I am not sure it's to do with you having a card registered there but perhaps more the fact that we tend to save cards on our devices?? Hopefully it will all get sorted out and if not, at least I now know it's an.expired certificate

@CaroleC that is just a standard warning given to outdated security certificates. Not being secure, the host server MAY be susceptible to hackers - which means if you gave the website any of your confidential information that data could POSSIBLY be at risk. It can also POSSIBLY mean that a hacker could POSSIBLY install malware on the site so if you download anything from the site it could POSSIBLY infect your computer. Blah blah blah...

Generally speaking, if you visit an unfamiliar website and it gives you that warning, you should stay away.

If you get it on a website you know well and that doesn't collect confidential data from you (like Breedia or Dogsey, etc), it most often means that the automatic security update didn't happen. Just letting admin know you got the warning will resolve the issue like it did here.

If you get it on a familiar website that does collect confidential data, then it is best to email or call the company and let them know so they can verify the website wasn't hacked and not use that website until you get confirmation the issue has been resolved, change your password to that website, and keep any eye on your credit card balances, credit report, etc.

Thanks Toed!

How does one obtain the registration code on Dogsey? I tried to fill out the "contact us" form, but the code for requesting a code, also requires a code. Are they closed to new members? Apologies if I misunderstood something.

I have just tried going on Dogsey and though it welcomed me, I couldn't get any of the posts to open. It may be moving or just out of service. Hopefully @Azz will let you know which.
I don't think there has been much traffic on there lately anyway.

@Azalea you don't HAVE to register on Dogsey to remain active. Azz is hoping to consolidate all his various forums, including this one and dogsey, into one large forum. As long as you are registered on one of them and your email is current in your profile, you will be registered for, and able to participate on, ALL the forums when they get consolidated. At that time, Azz will send you an email with a link (or temp password) so you don't have to reregister.