Scams such as web-skimming, virus attacks, and phishing scams have sprung up due to nations’ tight embrace of digital payments and internet connectivity. People are increasingly anxious every time they make a fee using their personal information or bank accounts. Every time a consumer has to make a payment online, they ask themselves, “Do I trust this site with my credit card information?” This post will help you address the concern, how can I determine whether or not to trust a website in Microsoft Edge?
How Do I Know Whether to Trust a Website on Microsoft Edge
In short, if you do notice a lock symbol in the address bar, then the site is secured in at least some way. Here’s what you need to know to determine whether you can trust a website or not.
When you visit a page in the Edge browser, you should notice either a Lock or the text Not Secure placed right next to the URL in the address bar. If you see the text Not Secure or a lock with a red cross line, it implies that the website is not secure and shouldn’t be trusted.
Visiting a safe and secure site implies that all the data exchange between your browser and the server is secure and helps create an authentic impression on a user. Users can find more information on the certificate by clicking on the lock icon.
Next, users could use the Google Safe Browsing tool to check whether a site has hosted malware within the last 90 days. Head over to https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url= and key in the website URL in the Search by the URL text field below. Similarly, you could also check out Norton Safe Web (https://safeweb.norton.com/), which works in a similar way to Google’s offering.
HTTP vs HTTPS? What’s the Difference?
The Not Secure notice appears on every page that uses an HTTP connection instead of an HTTPS one. Any sensitive details, including your username, password, OTPs, or financial transactions, should be avoided on these sites.
Websites have been migrating from HTTP to HTTPS, where the S stands for Secure; this provides a layer of encryption and authentication. Millions of websites, including Netflix, Google, or Amazon, often use this to safeguard your information while you’re visiting them, making purchases with your cards, and more.
That said, even with all these security measures in place, it is always recommended to check the URL for anything sketchy before tapping on a link from an unknown source.
What is an SSL Certificate? How Does It Help?
An SSL or Secure Sockets Layer certificate is a digital certificate that verifies the identity of a website and allows for a secure connection. SSL certificates safeguard sensitive data such as credit card numbers, usernames, and passwords. It is a security protocol that establishes an encrypted link between the server and a browser.
Is Google Chrome More Secure Than Microsoft Edge?
Well, not really. Microsoft Edge offers many more privacy options than Chrome, which can lower the chances of your personal information being shared across several websites. Edge also provides three different monitoring prevention levels, with multiple layers of protection. SmartScreen support built-in is a great bonus too.
How Do I Add a Trusted Site to Microsoft Edge?
To add a new trusted site on a Windows computer, head over to Internet Options > Security tab and tap on Trusted Sites. Next, click on the Sites button, enter the URL of the site you’d like to be added to the list, and choose Add.
