Warning: Web forgery.

brianco · 13th November 2009, 10:44 AM

Parts Connection Website

I attempted to enter this site from a 'banner' on this (DIYAudio) site. The warning screen came up which stated that the site is a forgery!

Geek · 13th November 2009, 11:17 AM

Hi,

This can happen if the domain vs. the certificate issuer has a discrepancy. This may happen if an ad site "cloaks" a domain's URL for the moment the SSL connection is made.

It may be an oopsie in other words.

Though I have been the victim of an unusually large amount of browser hijacks using Firefox in the last couple months, from sites using legit ad services (there's a loooooong explaination for this).

If in doubt, go directly to Parts ConneXion - The authority on hi-fi DIY parts and components or enter the website name through Google.

Cheers!

brianco · 13th November 2009, 12:31 PM

Thanks Geek! I use Firefox 3.5.5 (Mac osx 20.4.11)! Your link presents no problems.

Jason · 18th November 2009, 10:32 AM

Thanks, I've let Chris (the owner of PCX) know about this.

tvparts · 27th January 2011, 05:31 AM

Luckily SSL certificate issues like the one you mention Brianco are less prevelant as browser code improves and there's less browser types out there.

13th November 2009, 10:44 AM	#1
brianco diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottish Borders - Kelso; on the famous Tweed River!	Warning: Web forgery. Parts Connection Website I attempted to enter this site from a 'banner' on this (DIYAudio) site. The warning screen came up which stated that the site is a forgery!

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13th November 2009, 11:17 AM	#2
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	Hi, This can happen if the domain vs. the certificate issuer has a discrepancy. This may happen if an ad site "cloaks" a domain's URL for the moment the SSL connection is made. It may be an oopsie in other words. Though I have been the victim of an unusually large amount of browser hijacks using Firefox in the last couple months, from sites using legit ad services (there's a loooooong explaination for this). If in doubt, go directly to Parts ConneXion - The authority on hi-fi DIY parts and components or enter the website name through Google. Cheers!

13th November 2009, 12:31 PM	#3
brianco diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottish Borders - Kelso; on the famous Tweed River!	Thanks Geek! I use Firefox 3.5.5 (Mac osx 20.4.11)! Your link presents no problems.

18th November 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
Jason :) diyAudio Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne Blog Entries: 1	Thanks, I've let Chris (the owner of PCX) know about this.

27th January 2011, 05:31 AM	#5
tvparts diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Luckily SSL certificate issues like the one you mention Brianco are less prevelant as browser code improves and there's less browser types out there.

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