“PayPal is warning users that they are better off using an alternative if they want to avoid fraud,” Julio Franco reports for TechSpot.
“Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean Safari is a bad option, not even an insecure browser, but in the eyes of PayPal it is lacking two important anti-phishing security features that ‘Internet Explorer 7 or 8 when it comes out, Firefox 2 or Firefox 3, and indeed Opera’ already pack in. The two features mentioned by Michael Barrett, PayPal’s chief information security officer, are a built-in phishing filter and an anti-phishing technology, called Extended Validation certificates,” Franco reports.
“PayPal happens to be in a very unique position for making an educated assessment regarding web security, but we don’t see either of those two technologies making miracles for saving users from fraudsters,” Franco reports. “At the end of the day, there is no better anti-phishing filter than yourself, being aware that scammers are out there and they are trying to get you.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Ampar” for the heads up.]
I use Safari mostly out of habit — when I engage my brain I use Firefox. The anti-phishing pheature is nice but the coolest feature for me is its ability to return you to where you were before an OS crash which was a frequent event with Leopard 10.5.1.
PayPal isn’t my MacPal
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If PayPal has some reluctance for Safari… it should, at least, forbit the use of Internet Explorer!
Does AllofMP3 and other Mafia-like orgs have a presence around the world too?
Do I smell straw?
Does the glorious view from your turret preoccupy you so, as to not notice the thousands of un-satisfied PP users — south of the tip of your nose?
Which Phishing lures not to buy?
Is an uninformed person, STUPID? Or, are they uninformed?
Why not shake down a box or two of educational pellets?
@Brau
I use PayPal on Safari, no problem.
Hey ReD GRAPE,
Did you ever use allofmp3.com? No, you’re just spouting IFPI/RIAA propaganda. I happily used the service for over two years and never had a problem, never lost a cent and on the occasion that I got damaged tracks they replaced them within 24 hours. In fact I’d argue that the service was actually superior to to Apple’s iTunes Store.
Likewise, before you or others start up the “starving musicians’ story” 15 percent of allofmp3 sales were there for the IFPI to claim on behalf of the record companies. They never did make a claim because that would legitimise allofmp3, but it also meant they didn’t pass on the remittances to musicians
ReD GRAPE, perhaps you stay off the grape before you start spouting BS. And for the record my spam levels never increased using allofmp3, just paypal!
Just say no…,
ReD GRAPE is an anagram. Well, almost
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Just because it’s not illegal for you to use a service, doesn’t mean it’s not run by a criminal organisation. [wink, wink, MS, nudge, nudge] If you feel confident giving your Visa number to AoM, good for you.
BTW, where was the money for the IFPI held? Where did the RIAA have to get the cheque/check from? Do you really believe that the artists got 15% of each 10¢ per song that AoM sold? And, why would an org like AoM need to be ‘legitimised’, if they weren’t already? Why would an org like the RIAA be the ones to do so? Just because the RIAA are frauds, doesn’t mean AoM are ethical. Or, that they’re your friends. Two wrongs…
As for your accusation that I’m an RIAA shill. Well, hardly. But, I understand your use of redirection?
WRT what I actually wrote about, thanks for not addressing those ideas. And instead getting your knickers in a bunch because it took you more than 700 days to feel any misgivings with your association with AoM. Are you truly under some warped delusion that I could give a flying-fsck where you do business?
“Hey-buddy-these-mp3s-fell-off-the-back-of-a-truck-and-I-can-let-them-go-for-cheap!”
Anyway, I’m sorry that you got upset, but my post was in regards to PayPal. Your ravings are non-sequitor.
When you address the issues I raised then I’ll make another reply to your logic. Thus far I don’t know WTF you’re on except that I don’t want any of it. My questions are:
1. Why didn’t the IFPI take the money given to ROMS by allofmp3?
2. Can you prove that allofmp3 are a criminal organisation when there have been no convictions under Russian law? You can allege criminality but nothing more than that.
What’s MDN’s take? Does PayPal have a legitimate beef or is this just bashing?
the best thing I DON’T do is fill in the autofill feature. That is by far the worst thing to do
YOU go on about an off topic.
YOU accuse me of being drunk or on drugs. — very weak
My 1st post barely mentioned AoM. Look up the word: rhetorical.
YOU made it an defendable issue. A raving non-sequitor.
YOU demand that I answer your questions. Uh, after me — you’re first.
Again, I could give a flying-fsck where you do business?
Don’t bother to reply. I’ll ignore you, as I should have your first post.
Is it possible that Safari has some blocking capability PayPal is not aware of?
MDN’s site keeps telling me my comment has errors and it can not post my comment. I’ve received no response from MDN personnel to my contact with them about this problem.
Therefore, I’ve posted my comment to my tumblelog:
http://macsmiley.tumblr.com/post/27721329