Friday, December 28, 2007

http:// VS https://

I believe now you are using internet ryte? haha.. Everyone knows how to use internet but do you know how to be a smart internet user so that you will not be cheated easily? Here's the trap => the difference between http:// and https:// ( It's all about keeping you secure ).
HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is juz a fancy way of saying it's a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) for information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients.
Then do you realise some website, they added a letter 's' after http? Okay.. here makes a big different between http:// and https:// because the letter 's' stands for 'Secure'.
If you visit a website or webpage, and found that the address in the web browser begins with the http:// means that the website is talking bout your browser using the regular 'unsecure' language. In other words, it is possible for someone to eavesdrop on your computer's conversation from the website. Once you fill out any form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site and your privacy may not be protected. This is why you are advice never ever ever try to enter your credit card number in an http:// website! But in turn, if the web address begins with https:// that basically means your computer is taking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on. If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, first thing you should do is to put your eyeball at the web address and see whether it begins with https:// or not. If it doesn't, you better don't try to act smart and juz ignore their request otherwise you will be in trouble... See how important izit.. so be aware la! haha.. Look at the website carefully before you leap your eyes.. oops no it should be before you make your decision and don't regret when rice becomes porridge..hehe. =)

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