Have a webpage with the https:// addon but it's not automatically redirecting to it or doesn't make users use it? Here's how to force everybody to use the https prefix when browsing your site! Code (add to your .htaccess file on server root): RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !on RewriteRule (.*) https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} Enjoy!
HTTPS is used to secure everything going between the client and the server. Its usually used on sites that require authentication. Example is a https:// bank site so you can have more security when you enter your bank numbers and stuff. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Secure (Good share Rifter. :3)
HTTPS carries data more securely and is less vulnerable to hackers. It also has other benefits, refer here: http://mashable.com/2011/05/31/https-web-security/
Though people like the CIA or other such security branches have an easy time getting through HTTPS. :|
Yes, they have an easy time getting through anything with their resources :LOL: Not much you can do to keep government out.
It really just sends an encrypted connection, I use encrypted loosely because like said above federal government and agencies can decrypt it using an extremely powerful machine and algorithm used to decrypt it. They did this, to allow them to view users websites and login details in case they need it for a court case such as user logins for a BAN-ME-PLEASE site or, anything along those lines.
