What does the "https://" in a website address indicate?

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A The site is fast.
B The site is secure/encrypted.
C The site is a school site.
D The site is dangerous.

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Answer: B. The site is secure/encrypted.

The 's' in https stands for secure: data between your browser and the website is encrypted, so others cannot easily read it. It does not mean the site is fast or always trustworthy.

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