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Use a secure browser when you do Online Shopping
Public/Private Key Encryption,Security tools,Online Shopping Security, Encryption,Security questions and answers
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Use a secure browser when you do Online Shopping
Your browser should comply with industry
security standards such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Secure
Electronic Transaction (SET). These standards encrypt (scramble) the
purchase information you send over the Internet, ensuring the security
of your transaction. A safe site will show a symbol of an unbroken key,
a picture of a closed lock, or a Web address that begins with “https.”
(Look for the letter “s.”) In addition to locks and keys most browsers
also display a warning message before you send information to a site.
This dialog box should inform you whether you’re sending to a secure
or unsecure site. You may cancel at this point if you wish.
Another way to verify a secure site is with a “certificate.” Currently,
VeriSign, Inc. is a provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and
digital certificate solutions used by enterprises, Web sites, and consumers
to conduct secure communications and transactions over the
Internet and private networks. The company has formed strategic
partnerships with many companies. More information about the company
can be found at http://www.verisign.com. If you have questions
about the security of any site, do not send your information.
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