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Digital certificates are used to verify the origin of browser
pages and installed software. However, they can only be
trusted if the origin of the certificate is known to be
authentic.
Digital certificates are needed if you:
• want to connect to an online bank or another site or remote
server for actions that involve transferring confidential
information, or
• want to minimise the risk of viruses or other malicious
software, and be sure of the authenticity of software when
downloading and installing software.
Important: Even if the use of certificates makes the risks
involved in remote connections and software installation
considerably smaller, they must be used correctly in order for you
to benefit from increased security. The existence of a certificate
does not offer any protection by itself; the certificate manager
must contain correct, authentic, or trusted certificates for
increased security to be available.
Viewing certificate details - checking authenticity
You can only be sure of the correct identity of a browser
gateway or a server when the signature and the period of
validity of a browser gateway or server certificate have
been checked.
You will be notified on the phone's display:
• if the identity of the browser server or gateway is not
authentic or
• if you do not have the correct security certificate in your
phone.
To check certificate details, scroll to a certificate and press
or select Options → View details.
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