A website uses HTTPS instead of HTTP. What does this primarily indicate?

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A The website does not collect personal information.
B The communication between the browser and website is encrypted.
C The website is completely safe from hackers.
D None of the above

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Answer: B. The communication between the browser and website is encrypted.

HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It uses encryption (TLS) to protect the data transferred between your browser and a website.

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A website uses HTTPS instead of HTTP. What does this primarily indicate?

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