Read a “not secure” warning
What the browser is warning you about, and when it truly matters.
“Not secure” means the browser could not confirm that what you type will be scrambled on the way.
On a page you only read, that is a shrug. On one asking for a password, a stop.
Key points
- “Not secure” means the browser could not confirm the connection is sealed
- Never type a password or card number past that warning
What to remember
- Leaving costs nothing. Typing a password past it can cost a lot.
- Read past that warning if you must. Never type into it.
Try this
Look at the left end of your address bar. A padlock means the connection is sealed.
Practice: Read a “not secure” warning. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.