and when I move my mouse over it, it says: SSL Secured (128 Bit). What does that mean? What is it's purpose? Thank you
2006-07-12 06:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
that means you are interacting with a website on a secure server which means that the packets being sent to and from the server to you are encrypted using 128bit encryption. if you look in your address bar, it probably says https instead of just http. ssl stgands for secure socket layer.
2006-07-12 06:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), its successor, are cryptographic protocols which provide secure communications on the Internet for such things as e-mail, internet faxing, data transfer to/from online poker clients, and so forth. There are slight differences between SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0, but the protocol remains substantially the same. The term "SSL" as used here applies to both protocols unless clarified by context.
2006-07-12 13:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your browser is pointed to an https ssl page.
2006-07-12 13:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you are on a secure web page
2006-07-12 13:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the site you are on is safe from hackers.
2006-07-12 13:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lucky you!
2006-07-12 13:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by vicky l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋