MacOS – Error trying to access Gmail on all browsers, “bad_mac_alert”

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Recently I've been getting this error in Chrome when I try to access Gmail or other google sites.

Error 126 (net::ERR_SSL_BAD_RECORD_MAC_ALERT): Unknown error.

In Firefox it's 

An error occurred during a connection to accounts.google.com.

SSL peer reports incorrect Message Authentication Code.

(Error code: ssl_error_bad_mac_alert)

Using OS X Lion. It used to work, but then there was a power failure, and now this is happening.

Searches online found some results, but nothing seems to work. Tried turning on and off "Set date and time automatically".

Best Answer

Seems like it is a pretty common issue. Have you tried clearing your cache and browser data? Also do you get the same error with different browsers? Try Safari and see if you get the same error.

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