Security News > 2016 > March > Google starts tracking, encourages worldwide HTTPS usage (Help Net Security)

Google has added a new section to its Transparency Report, which will allow users to keep an eye on Google’s use of HTTPS, and HTTPS use of the top 100 non-Google sites on the Internet. “HTTPS is an encrypted HTTP connection,” Google explained for those who still don’t know. “HTTPS relies on encryption—SSL or TLS—to secure the connection. These web connections protect against eavesdroppers, man-in-the-middle attacks, and hijackers who attempt to spoof a trusted website. … More →

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