View Full Version : "Secure" ordering at the new A4.org store


Scott D.
12-08-1998, 10:32 PM
The new setup looks great except for one thing: the encryption is the ultra wimpy 40-bit variety. Any Joe can go down to Radio Shack, slap down a couple C-notes and build himself a 40-bit SSL cracker in a few hours.<p>Actually, I'm not all that concerned when using a credit card. The bank limits my losses from a stolen card # to $50. But I tend to rail on this issue whenever I get the chance. <p>Between our near fascist U.S. government convincing the world to ban strong encryption wherever possible, and the clueless dufi (that's dufus, in plural form ;-) who put up Internet brokerages using 40-bit SSL, I've had it "up to here"!! <p>I mean, really! Would you risk losing your life savings by trading on a web site that uses 40-bit encryption?? Believe it or not, National Discount Brokers (www.ndb.com) uses 40-bit SSL. Don't they read the news??<p>Off soapbox now. Later all, Scott

Steve S.
12-09-1998, 05:21 AM
Scott, you remember where I work. I tried to get Jason/Matt off of iBill, but it was the cheapest way to get set up quickly. As they progress though, they need to go to 128bit with either Cybercash or vPOS (new thing from Verifone). I will continue to hound on them....got Matt in line...but Jason is being stubborn.. :-)<p>Steve S.<br>97 2.8QM<br>

PDXA4
03-17-2009, 07:22 PM
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