Networks
HTTPS (the padlock)
In Turkish: HTTPS (kilit simgesi)
The secure version of a web address. It encrypts what you send to the site, but does not prove the site itself is honest.
With HTTPS, people on the same network cannot read or change what passes between you and the site. That is why it matters on public Wi-Fi.
But scam sites can have a padlock too. It means the connection is private, not that the site is the real bank or shop. Always check the address itself.
What to do
- Check the address carefully, not just the padlock.
- Do not enter passwords on pages that show a "not secure" label.
- Check a suspicious site with the MyDefense Site Check.
Related terms
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Try it
Free tools that put this to use.
- Website security check
Grade a website's security headers, HTTPS and protection against forged email.