[OpenID] checking of openid provider web sites

[Steven Livingstone-Perez]

Based on some of the rather more detailed solutions I've read about today, I
have hacked a rather simple idea for something I thought may be useful.

 

It is basically a plug-in to the browsers (Bookmarklet just now for all and
a toolbar for FF and IE in the works) and it allows you to check whether the
OpenID provider you have been asked to enter your details into is indeed the
correct provider. It tells you if there is an issue with the provider.

 

Currently I have added a check for OpenID.org, myOpenID.com and claimID.com
(for no reason other than it's getting late here). So just add the
bookmarklet (toolbars are in the works) and when you are asked to log into
one of these sites click the "WebCheck" button to perform a quick check.

 

Details at:

http://www.openid.org/apps/webcheck/default.aspx

 

I have no idea whether this will be useful or a ton of issues will spring to
mind but figured if I throw it out I'll soon find out (and save energy if of
no use!).

 

steven

http://livz.org

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