If you are a beginner developer, you will be better served using MAMP or MAMP Pro. You may use an online tester to check which ciphers are supported by the browser you are currently using, such as the one provided by Qualys (SSL Labs).This guide is intended for experienced web developers. Logs for Wikipedia have indicated that there are many requests from corporate desktop browsers that meet the version requirements of operating system, web browser, and device - but still suffer from downgraded cipher choice when communicating over the Internet due to outdated or poorly configured outbound proxies. Please also consult your vendor and/or their documentation as to how you may need to configure your outbound proxy to support stronger TLS v1.2+ encryption with Forward Secrecy and AEAD ciphers.
Please ensure you are running the latest stable software release from your vendor, and that you keep up with this regularly. Check the Play Store (or vendor-specific app store) to ensure you've installed the latest updates to core components and the browser (usually Chrome).įor IT personnel that manage outbound Proxy appliances
Consider a device upgrade if your Android software cannot be upgraded to at least version 4.4, which was initially released by Google in 2013. Upgrade to the latest version of Android that is possible for your device. Check to ensure you have the latest version of whatever browser you may use in the App Store. If your device is too old for iOS 10, consider a device upgrade. Upgrade to iOS version 10 (or higher) if supported on your device. Such as Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.įor users of Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod If that is not possible, upgrade to the latest macOS release available for your computer, and consider installing an alternate secure browser instead of Safari.
Upgrade your operating system to Mac OS 10.12.1 (Sierra) or higher if your hardware supports it. Please also ensure you stay up-to-date with security updates from Windows Update, and ensure you regularly upgrade your browser if applicable.You should upgrade the Microsoft Edge browser or switch to a different browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Opera.If you must use the unsupported Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7, you're able to do so, but you might need to open Settings and click the checkbox to "Enable TLS 1.2" under Internet Options -> Advanced -> (Security section).If you must use Windows 7, use a supported browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Opera.You should upgrade to Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Windows XP has very serious security flaws.
Keeping up-to-date with security updates from web browsers and operating systems will be essential for staying secure and continuing full access to all websites on the Internet. Many other sites on the Internet also require (or will soon require) a strong minimum levels of cryptographic abilities from your computer or mobile device.
Wikimedia will no longer support these outdated cryptographic methods to ensure security against eavesdropping and interferance ( man-in-the-middle attacks or downgrade attacks). Many older computers, mobile devices or web browsers only support outdated cryptographic methods that are becoming insecure in the face of modern attacks.
Below are recommendations for how to update to a modern web browser. Wikimedia encourages its readers to use modern web browsers which support secure internet connections.