HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It's essentially a more secure version of HTTP. While HTTP is unsecured, meaning the data transferred between your browser and the website you're visiting is not encrypted, HTTPS adds a layer of security by using encryption.
Example:
When you visit a website that uses HTTPS (you can tell by the "https://" in the URL), the data exchanged between your browser and the website is encrypted. This encryption helps protect your sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal details, from being intercepted by malicious entities.
In contrast, if a website uses only HTTP, the data is transmitted in plain text, which could potentially be intercepted by attackers. HTTPS is crucial for securing online transactions, user logins, and any other sensitive data exchanged between your browser and the website's server.
