Google Chrome will label unencrypted websites

Last week Google announced that specific icons will appear on HTTP websites that transfer data without using encryption methods. This measure will be implemented beginning 2017. However, not every unencrypted website will be marked. Furthermore, the icon will appear on those websites that transmit passwords or credit card data.

Currently, unencrypted HTTP websites are marked with a neutral sign. So that users are not always able to identify unsecure websites. The new indicator will consist of a red triangle. This is the same triangle that appears on broken HTTPS.

The number of websites that have started using a secure system (HTTPS) has increased considerably.

Google encourages website administrators to start using encrypted HTTPS websites in order to ensure a better functioning of websites and provides a guide to get started.