# Switch to Brave Browser Reason #31: Upgrade eligible connections to HTTPS to reduce interception

An unencrypted connection can expose page traffic to people between you and a website.

2026-08-31
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## Why this matters

An unencrypted connection can expose page traffic to people between you and a website. Privacy is easier to defend before this information is collected than after it has spread.

## The protection

Brave supports HTTPS upgrades where an HTTPS version is available.

## Take action

Watch for the secure connection indicator, especially before entering personal data. HTTPS protects transit, not what the destination does with your data. Brave reduces common tracking, but a site you sign in to still knows what you do there. Ordinary browsing also reveals your IP address to the destination.

## Sources

[Brave Browser features](https://brave.com/features/).

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Author: Switchboard Tech Services

Published: 2026-08-31T10:54:52+00:00

Description: Why upgrade eligible connections to HTTPS to reduce interception matters for privacy and security.