Protect: security icons
Connection status icons help you understand how secure a website is:
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Uses the HTTPS protocol, which protects data being sent by encrypting it. If you see this icon in the SmartBox, you may enter confidential information (for example, your bank card number) on this site. |
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Secure data transmission on the page is not guaranteed. For example, because the site’s certificate has been revoked or has expired. |
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An unprotected HTTP protocol is used (data is sent without encryption). We do not recommend entering any personal information (especially your payment data) on such sites, as hackers can easily steal it. |
To open the Protect panel, tap →
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An unprotected HTTP protocol is used (data is sent without encryption). We do not recommend entering any personal information (especially your payment data) on such sites, as hackers can easily steal it. |
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Uses the HTTPS protocol, which protects data being sent by encrypting it. If you see this icon on the panel, you may enter confidential information (for example, your bank card number) on this site. |
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There is no certainty that your data is sent securely. This icon may appear if:
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Antishock has blocked some of the page content. |
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Secure data transmission on the page is not guaranteed. For example, because the site’s certificate has been revoked or has expired. |
You can use the Protect panel to learn more about the connection status, as well as enable or disable:
- Location service.
- Microphone.
- Saving page copies.
- Website notifications.
- Antishock extension.