Woodkirk Stone
December 1, 2021
Bank of Japan
As of February 25, 2022, to strengthen network security, the Bank of Japan will disable versions 1.0 and 1.1 of Transport Layer Security (TLS) for encrypted communications on its website.* The Bank will continue to accept Internet connections from networks using TLS 1.2.
Users of browsers and / or devices that do not support TLS 1.2 will not be able to consult the Bank’s website.
The main browsers affected are as follows.
For PCs:
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Internet Explorer 7 and lower
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Firefox 23 and lower
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Chrome 29 and lower
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Safari 6 and lower
For smart phones:
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Default browser for iOS 4 and lower
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Default browser for Android 4.3 and lower
Users are urged to ensure that their browsers support TLS 1.2 and to take appropriate actions, such as upgrading browsers and / or enabling TLS 1.2 on their devices.
If you have any questions regarding the compatibility, configurations, and web environment of TLS 1.2 for your device, please contact the relevant device manufacturers or system administrators.
We appreciate your kind understanding.
To note:
TLS is a protocol that (1) provides security by encrypting digital communications between a website and a user thereof and (2) ensures that no third party can spy on or tamper with any message.
Disclaimer
Bank of Japan published this content on 01 December 2021 and is solely responsible for the information it contains. Distributed by Public, unedited and unmodified, on 01 December 2021 01:10:06 AM UTC.