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.
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
- Categories: Brave Browser
- Tags: #privacy, #Brave Browser, #Digital Self-Defense, #Connection Security