Ask Kurt: The vital distinction between HTTP and HTTPS in securing your online data

79% of U.S. consumers say that they shop online more frequently now than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

HTTPS is internet security geek-speak for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure .

HTTPS uses a SSL (Secure Sockets Layer ) certificate to encrypt all data transfer.

HTTP is not secured with an SSL certificate and is much more open to hackers stealing sensitive information.

You should avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments that may contain malware.

Use a VPN to protect against hackers snooping on your device.

Check the URL and make sure that it begins with HTTPS .

This way, you can protect yourself from hackers who may try to steal your information.