Official Websites Being Blocked For Unknown Reasons

Discussion in 'Software' started by gps08, Dec 18, 2016.

  1. gps08

    gps08 Private First Class

    Hi,

    I've been getting these warnings from my browser when trying to access legit websites. So far I can't go to amazon, gumtree and a few others I cannot remember now.
    It's weird because I've used these links before and I know they are the legit ones but my browser keeps telling me no.

    I took a SS of me trying to access gumtree, but for some reason it's not letting me upload it. But I'll copy it to this thread below cos it won't fit in 1



    What does this mean?

    Also, I do not know if this is relevant but 1) I had someone from here help me remove a virus recently and 2) I got a upgrade from copper to fibre for my broadband meaning new router and such.

    Cheers
     
  2. gps08

    gps08 Private First Class

    Your connection is not private
    Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.gumtree.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

    NET::ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED
    Automatically report details of possible security incidents to Google. Privacy policy
    www.gumtree.com normally uses encryption to protect your information. When Chromium tried to connect to www.gumtree.com this time, the website sent back unusual and incorrect credentials. This may happen when an attacker is trying to pretend to be www.gumtree.com, or a Wi-Fi sign-in screen has interrupted the connection. Your information is still secure because Chromium stopped the connection before any data was exchanged.

    You cannot visit www.gumtree.com right now because the website uses HSTS. Network errors and attacks are usually temporary, so this page will probably work later. Learn more.
     
  3. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    This reads like Chromium is outdated, can you install the most recent version, or the latest Chrome/Firefox/Opera and test again?
     
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  4. gps08

    gps08 Private First Class

    That's about right. For some reason this didn't auto-update or notify me.... Anyway, updated and websites unblocked. Was doing my head in so thanks.
     
  5. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    No worries, pleased it was an easy fix for you.
     

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