O Google Chrome will start warning users about websites that do not apply the HTTPS as a form of protection for visitors. And this applies to yours. Ecommerce.

The new feature, which will now work in the version Chrome 56 From the browser's perspective, it aims to make internet use safer. This measure will be especially important for those who frequently send sensitive information to websites, such as credit card details, or even logins and passwords.

O HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) is a form of encryption that aims to ensure that this type of information is encrypted by the website to prevent interception by criminals.

The security mechanism will work on any website that asks for login details or credit card information, but does not apply the HTTPS. In these cases, a "Not Secure" warning, in red letters, will appear in the Google browser's address bar.

To find out if the website you are accessing is secure, simply check if it has the letters HTTPS in the address bar. Usually, a padlock symbol denotes security. This is the case for social networks such as Facebook, Instagram , Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.

It's worth remembering that, as a user, you should expect to find it on any type of page that requires logins and allows the submission of personal information. Therefore, before exposing your data online (for example, on e-commerce sites and banks), make sure how secure the site is, by checking for the "seal".

In addition to making the use of Chrome potentially safer, the initiative of Google It also aims to give more visibility to the HTTPS as a way to force its adoption by more and more websites.

Source: TechTudo