14,766 Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates Issued to PayPal Phishing Sites

Re:14,766 Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates Issued to PayPal Ph... by grenoire on Sunday March 26, 2017 @02:21PM (#13962209)

I do agree for the most part, except for the use of the words 'trust' and 'trustworthy.' 'Authentic' is a better one I'd say.

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Re:14,766 Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates Issued to PayPal Ph... by peterwwillis on Sunday March 26, 2017 @02:39PM (#13962318)

Ok, so that's a third thing: security, authenticity, and trust. (I would probably rename "authentic" to "real" to be more intuitive)

A "Scan your PC now for viruses!" website that is exactly who they say they are may be authentic, but not trustworthy, as some steal your identity. That is probably already handled by Google Safe Browsing, though.

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