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by Ibrahim on 11 October 2010 - 06:10

Do you know the difference between http and https**?*

Don't know how many of you are aware of this difference, but it is
worth sending to any that do not.

**The main difference between http:// and https:// is.... It's all
about keeping you secure!!

** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol...

*The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure".* * *

If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the
web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.

This means that the website is talking to your browser using the
regular unsecured language. In other words, it is possible for
someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the
website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see
the information you send to that site.

This is why you _never ever_ enter your credit card number in an
http:// website!

But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means
your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one
can eavesdrop on.

You understand why this is so important, right?

If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with
https://.

If it doesn't, you should NEVER enter sensitive information....such
as a credit card number.

by nonacona60 on 11 October 2010 - 06:10

Thanks Ibrahim, very interesting info...I will definitely remember that...

by Ibrahim on 11 October 2010 - 06:10

Good morning nonaconna60, the time here is 9:54.

Ibrahim

by nonacona60 on 11 October 2010 - 06:10

Good morning to you, the time here is 1:55am Monday. I was getting ready to call it a night....I don't work in the morning because its Columbus day. So I stayed up late..LOL All Government offices are close here in the US.....

by yellowrose of Texas on 11 October 2010 - 07:10

So Ibhram      here is Texas it is 2:04 am   Monday   and look at what our website says?????

http/   no S

YR

   and my avitat still shows Blaize on it...right this minute..not my pup nor flowers...Lets see how long I see the new pic..since you all see a pup....I am definately going to bed., now.

by Keith Grossman on 11 October 2010 - 11:10

"and look at what our website says?????

http/ no S"

Because it's unnecessary.

by jbbrbx on 11 October 2010 - 15:10

That is so good to know, I most definately will check next time Im purchasing on the web. Thank you very much. Jan ;-)

by Sock Puppet on 11 October 2010 - 16:10

Even if it says secure with an https. Does not make it secure because you could be on a spoofed site with https enabled.

It could be a phishing site trying to get your info. To avoid phishing sites never use a link always type the address into the address bar. Never click on a link in an email even if it looks legit.

by Ibrahim on 11 October 2010 - 20:10

Sock Puppet,

Thank you for the info, I will be careful of the links, good to know that.

Ibrahim

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