Fill in the blanks: When a visitor connects to a website with HTTPS protocol extension, the data being exchanged ______.Also, Google Chrome marks ______ with the ______ label.
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Correct answer: is encrypted, HTTP websites, Not secure.
Why this is the answer
When a visitor connects to a website using the HTTPS protocol, the data exchanged between the user's browser and the website server is encrypted. This encryption protects sensitive information from being intercepted or tampered with by unauthorized parties. Conversely, Google Chrome, and other modern browsers, clearly mark websites that still use the older, unencrypted HTTP protocol as "Not secure" in the address bar. This warning serves to inform users that their connection to the site is not private and any data they submit could be vulnerable. The other options are incorrect because they either misstate the encryption status of HTTPS, or incorrectly associate the "Secure" or "Not secure" labels with the wrong protocol.
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