【Important Notice】Disablement of “TLS1.0” and “TLS1.1” for Rakuten Securities HK Webpages and Apps

 

We will disable “TLS1.0” and “TLS1.1” for accessing our Rakuten Securities HK Webpages and apps starting from 8th May, 2021. Only “TLS1.2” or above level will be allowed for accessing Rakuten Securities HK Webpages and apps due to internet security’s concern.

 
Affected Scope:
 
  • Webpages of Rakuten securities HK (Desktop and Mobile)
  • MARKETSPEED FX app (Desktop)
  • iSPEED FX app (Mobile)
 
Impact:
 

Starting from 8th May, 2021, if you use “TLS1.0” or “TLS1.1” to access to Rakuten Securities HK Webpages and apps, you will not be able to access. If you are using the latest version of internet browser with up-to-date security patch, there will be no impact.

 
Impacted OS and Browser

 

For PC

 

For Smartphone

OS

Before Windows Vista
Windows 8
Before MacOS X 10.8

 

Before Android 4

Before iOS 4

Browser

 

Before Internet Explorer 10
Before Chrome 29
Before Firefox 26

Before Chrome 29

Before Firefox 26

 
What Should I Do?
 

If you are using the impacted OS, you will need to change to the latest OS.

 

If you are using the impacted browser, please upgrade your browser or use other browsers that support “TLS1.2”.

 

Steps:

 
  1. Open “Internet options” of Internet Explorer.
    Click the setting icon and select “Internet Options”.
    Or open the start menu, select “Control Panel” > “Network and Internet” > “Internet Options”.
  2. Select “Advanced” tab.
    Scroll down and set “Security” category as below.
    [Use SSL 3.0] uncheck (OFF)
    [Use TLS 1.0] uncheck (OFF)
    [Use TLS 1.1] uncheck (OFF)
    [Use TLS 1.2] check (ON)
  3. Click “OK” and restart Internet Explorer.