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security cert and domain name missmatch error
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:10 pm
by mburnz
While trying to log onto cpanel for
http://www.mburnz.thesmokeylounge.com
First I get a warning that the security cert for
Its1.smokyhosts.net cannot be verified
Then i get a domain name missmatch error warning
Because its windows i can't cut and paste the warnings!!
help please. I'm using firefox 1.0.7
what or who is
Its1.smokyhosts.net
please.
is this ok or am I being hijacked?
your thoughts please anyone
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:03 am
by smk
I ran smokyhosts.net through a WHOIS Lookup and got this:
Registration Service Provided By: SMOKYHOSTS
Website:
http://www.smokyhosts.com
Domain Name: SMOKYHOSTS.NET
Registrant:
webstars
Nishant Kaushal
Creation Date: 06-Feb-2006
Expiration Date: 06-Feb-2007
Domain servers in listed order:
ns1.smokyhosts.net
ns2.smokyhosts.net
Administrative Contact:
webstars
Nishant Kaushal
Technical Contact:
webstars
Nishant Kaushal
Billing Contact:
webstars
Nishant Kaushal
Status:ACTIVE
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(2) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
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And I get the same warning... And this for info:
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:44 am
by mburnz
So are we being hijacked or what? Geeze I hope not
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:46 am
by mburnz
I got the same cert as you smk BTW
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:07 am
by SHAdmin
Sorry to keep you all worrying for so long.....
No need to worry, you will see that certificate saying that it is phishing because the certificate has been registered to the server name which is lts1.smokyhosts.net and not to the domain name.
No, the server is not hijacked :P
Phew!
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:37 pm
by mburnz
Thanks SHadmin. I was concerned cause this was something new and there was this scam warning. You hear of some really nasty horror stories so its always a good idea to do what the warning says which is to check in with yer site admin.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:13 pm
by SHAdmin
I completely understand your concern. Dont worry, installing the ssl certificate is just an effort to further secure your hosting experience with smokyhosts.com