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Why would using SSL makes a difference, if all we're doing is just reading an article? I don't understand.
by ColdHawaiian 13y ago
Why would using SSL makes a difference, if all we're doing is just reading an article? I don't understand.
- harshreality 13y agoProfiling people based on what wikipedia pages they view is not a difficult thing to do.
- corin_ 13y agoHttps doesn't encrypt the URL you are reading, which kind of gives away what content you're reading when it comes to wikipedia.
- datr 13y agoYes it does. Your dns request for the hostname and the ip address you connect to might give away the fact that you're reading wikipedia but the actual path will be encrypted.
- stevedekorte 13y agoUnfortunately, this is of no help if Wikipedia or it's hosting provider (and therefore every machine it runs on) is compromised.
- acct 13y agoSurely it does. Did you think GETs are transferred before the encrypted connection is established?
- LoganCale 13y agoIt absolutely does encrypt the URL aside from the IP you're connecting to.
- aw3c2 13y agoSubject has been found to have accessed the following listed publications: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship's_cat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-tank_dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_of_Savagery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone_peroxide Subject has been flagged for FRUITFLY, AFFECTIONATEOCTOPUS, EMBARRASSEDGIBBON, ■■■■RAG■■■■ and as crucial target in operation SPRINGDOM.