COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS INTERNET SECURITY
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The page is locked down for some odd reason
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The site is secure and data is transmitted using SSL
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The website does not include “safety locks”
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There is a padlock available for purchase
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Detailed explanation-1: -The lock symbol and related URL containing “https” simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted, which is important. It prevents others from eavesdropping or intercepting your communication between your browser and the website’s server.
Detailed explanation-2: -Whenever you see a little padlock in the address bar of your internet browser, as well as when you use apps, email and messaging, you’re relying on something called ‘transport layer security’ or TLS. It’s a protocol that keeps us safe online. 24 March 2020.
Detailed explanation-3: -When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can’t be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.
Detailed explanation-4: -Enter chrome: // flags in the address bar of Chrome 93 Beta or Chrome 94 Canary. Look for the “security indicators” section. Set the “Omnibox Updated connection security indicators” flag to Enabled. Restart the browser.
Detailed explanation-5: -A gray padlock means that Firefox connected securely, but that the site didn’t get a more expensive Extended Validation SSL certificate. In order to get an EVSSL certificate, which shows a green padlock in Firefox, the company which operates the website has to verify additional details to the certificate issuer.