For online shopping how to determine if it is a secure server.
Before entering personal information make sure you are using a secure server. Here is how to tell if you are using a secure server to transmit information.
Difficulty: Easy
Time required: 1 minute
Here's How:
1. Look at the address in the address bar - it should start with https (not http).
2. Look at the bottom of the Internet window for a closed padlock. If your status bar at the bottom is not showing, click "view" then select "status bar".
Tips:
1. If you get a warning window that the certificate has expired when you enter a secure server, do not enter your personal information.
2. When in doubt, do not enter personal information.
3. Only use companies that you are familiar with because anyone can set up a secure server.
Difficulty: Easy
Time required: 1 minute
Here's How:
1. Look at the address in the address bar - it should start with https (not http).
2. Look at the bottom of the Internet window for a closed padlock. If your status bar at the bottom is not showing, click "view" then select "status bar".
Tips:
1. If you get a warning window that the certificate has expired when you enter a secure server, do not enter your personal information.
2. When in doubt, do not enter personal information.
3. Only use companies that you are familiar with because anyone can set up a secure server.
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