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Does SSL mean a website is secure? | Computing Australia

SSL Does Not Mean A Website Is Secure

The SSL encryption can defend against hackers who’re trying to intrude on your internet activity and also protect your data. But that doesn’t mean all the SSL certified sites are safe; even cybercriminals use encryption now. They use SSL to hide malware, and if your firewall isn’t scanning SSL-encrypted traffic, then your network is vulnerable.