This is not a Y2K problem or virus. Mail systems will queue outbound messages destined for systems that have been temporarily taken off-line. When these systems are brought back on line, congestion may occur due to higher than normal loads. Continued vigilance is recommended as service is restored over the next few days as low levels of systems usage may have concealed Y2K-related issues. Other implementations will provide the user with no warning that the certificate has failed and not allow secure transactions to occur.
Many users are unaware that their Internet browsers contain the certificate.
It is possible that users will believe that this is a Y2K related failure when in fact this event occurs as part of a normal certificate expiration. Continued normal operations. The oil industry has no gas pump inventory concerns. The electricity, oil, and gas industries of the United States all report successful completion of the Y2K rollover. According to the NRC, several licensees have reported minor Y2K-related problems with computer systems used for personal dosimetry, physical plant access control, monitoring operating data and calculating meteorological data.