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09.07.19

Internet

Firefox will encrypt web domain name requests by default

You can expect to see DNS over HTTPS by the end of September.

By J. Fingas, 09.07.19

03.12.19

Chrome's 'Lite Pages' now work with secure sites

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Mobile

Chrome's 'Lite Pages' now work with secure sites

On Android, both HTTP and HTTPS pages will load faster over poor connections.

By C. Fisher, 03.12.19

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11.26.18

Half of phishing sites trick you into thinking they're 'secure'

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Security

Half of phishing sites trick you into thinking they're 'secure'

You can't assume the padlock means a site is legitimate.

By J. Fingas, 11.26.18

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10.08.18

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Security

Chrome's upcoming security change will break hundreds of sites

The issue is more with the site operators than Google.

By J. Fingas, 10.08.18

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07.24.18

Chrome now alerts you to unsecured HTTP sites

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Security

Chrome now alerts you to unsecured HTTP sites

Google really wants to developers to update their websites.

By R. England, 07.24.18

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05.18.18

Chrome is killing its 'Secure' URL label in September

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Internet

Chrome is killing its 'Secure' URL label in September

It'll highlight its 'Not Secure' indicator instead.

By M. Moon, 05.18.18

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02.08.18

Upcoming Chrome update will label HTTP sites ‘not secure’

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Internet

Upcoming Chrome update will label HTTP sites ‘not secure’

It’s part of Google’s push to encourage developers to switch to HTTPS.

By M. Locklear, 02.08.18

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01.23.18

Tinder flaws could expose your swipes to prying eyes

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Security

Tinder flaws could expose your swipes to prying eyes

Apparently, photos on the app aren't encrypted with HTTPS.

By S. Krishna, 01.23.18

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10.23.17

Android is getting a feature that encrypts website name requests

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Mobile

Android is getting a feature that encrypts website name requests

Support for DNS over TLS will encrypt DNS requests and prevent hackers from spying on a site's traffic.

By S. Shah, 10.23.17

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10.21.17

Google's annual report shows more web traffic is encrypted

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Internet

Google's annual report shows more web traffic is encrypted

The number of websites and devices defaulting to HTTPS is climbing.

By R. Lawler, 10.21.17

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Https

Firefox will encrypt web domain name requests by default

Chrome's 'Lite Pages' now work with secure sites

Half of phishing sites trick you into thinking they're 'secure'

Chrome's upcoming security change will break hundreds of sites

Chrome now alerts you to unsecured HTTP sites

Chrome is killing its 'Secure' URL label in September

Upcoming Chrome update will label HTTP sites ‘not secure’

Tinder flaws could expose your swipes to prying eyes

Android is getting a feature that encrypts website name requests

Google's annual report shows more web traffic is encrypted

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