spec 1 linked patterns checked
W3C Mixed Content
Specifies mixed-content risks, blocking behavior, warnings for insecure form submissions, user ability to abort unsafe submissions, and accessible user controls for overrides.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security warning | Choose security warning when the system has a security-risk signal and proceeding could expose credentials, personal data, payment data, device integrity, account access, or organization assets. | The warning appears before the risky navigation, submission, download open, file preview, install, or sensitive account action completes. | Supports warnings and abort behavior for insecure form submission and accessible user controls for overrides. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Security warning vs warning text vs alert vs permission denied state vs sensitive-data reveal
Supports warnings before insecure form submission and accessible override controls.
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