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Which protocol can be used to encrypt packets on the Internet?
The correct answer is B. HTTPS. HTTPS, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, makes it more difficult for hackers, the NSA, and others to track users. The protocol makes sure the data isn't being transmitted in plain-text format, which is much easier to eavesdrop on.
Understanding Protocols and Services
Question
Which protocol can be used to encrypt packets on the Internet?
Options
- ASNMP
- BHTTPS
- CTFTP
- DHTTP
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B81% (17)
- C10% (2)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
HTTPS, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, makes it more difficult for hackers, the NSA, and others to track users. The protocol makes sure the data isn't being transmitted in plain-text format, which is much easier to eavesdrop on.
Topics
#HTTPS#packet encryption#protocol security#Internet protocols
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