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Many scammers realize that users accidentally mistype URLs. For example, some users will type gmial.com when trying to access Gmail. Scammers could then simply purchase the gmial.com domain for their website, and imitate Gmail's login screen. So when people go to gmial.com, see something that looks like Gmail, and provide their login credentials, now the scammers have compromised these users Gmail accounts. Simply put, always ensure that the URLs you visit are accurate. |
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If there is a lock symbol located before the address in the address bar, you are using a private connection. If a website has private connections, it usually is a secure website.
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"http" stands for "hypertext transfer protocol"; the s in "https" stands for "secure." All websites used to begin with "http," but recently, with all the security breaches and advances in technology, more and more websites are moving to "https." "https" helps to ensure that the website you're visiting is actually the site you intended to visit. Please know that there are still many legitimate websites using the old "http." Not all legitimate sites use or need to use a secure connection. This does not mean that you cannot trust a legitimate website, but you should exercise caution when using the site. Also know that a site isn't automatically safe because it begins with "https". This only helps to ensure scammers aren't impersonating sites they don't own. However, scammers could simply purchase the "https" security certifications for their illegitimate websites. |
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