There could be several reasons why your Mac keeps telling you that your connection is not private. One of the most common reasons is that the website you are trying to access is using the insecure HTTP protocol instead of the more secure HTTPS protocol.
When you visit a website, your browser checks if the website has a valid SSL/TLS certificate. This certificate is used to establish a secure connection between your browser and the website, encrypting the data that is transmitted between them. If the website does not have a valid certificate, your browser will display a warning message to alert you that the connection may not be secure.
In some cases, the website may have an expired or revoked certificate, or it may be using a self-signed certificate. In other cases, the website may not have any certificate at all. These situations can occur if the website has not been properly updated or maintained by its administrators.
Another possible reason for the “connection not private” warning is that your computer’s system clock is not set correctly. SSL/TLS certificates have an expiration date, and if your system clock is set to a date that is outside the valid range of the certificate, your browser may display a warning message.
It’s worth noting that while the warning message is intended to protect you from potential security risks, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the website you are trying to access is malicious. It could simply be a case of the website not properly configuring its SSL/TLS certificate.
To address this issue, you can try a few troubleshooting steps. Firstly, make sure that your Mac’s system clock is set correctly. You can do this by going to the Date & Time settings in System Preferences and enabling the option to set the date and time automatically.
If your system clock is already set correctly, you can try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. Sometimes, the warning message may persist even after the website has resolved the issue with its certificate. Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies can help resolve any cached certificate data that may be causing the warning.
If the problem persists, you should exercise caution when accessing the website. Be aware that your connection may not be secure, and avoid entering any sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details. Consider reaching out to the website’s administrators to inform them of the issue so that they can take appropriate action to secure their website.
Your Mac may be telling you that your connection is not private because the website you are trying to access is not using a secure HTTPS connection. This could be due to an expired or invalid certificate, a self-signed certificate, or the lack of a certificate altogether. It’s important to be cautious when accessing such websites and to take appropriate steps to protect your personal information.