In short, the different padlocks and icons shown next to the URL bar on Google Chrome let you know whether a site uses TLS or SSL certificates. These certificates allow you to distinguish between a ...

"Replacing the lock icon with a neutral indicator prevents the misunderstanding that the lock icon is associated with the trustworthiness of a page, and emphasizes that security should be the ...

The little lock icon that appears on the Chrome browser’s web address bar may fill you with comfort when you see it. But Google plans on retiring the feature, saying it’s outlived its use. The ...