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Here's Why Your Static Website Needs HTTPS

Troy Hunt · talk · Watch on YouTube

Security & hackingCryptographyNetworking & internet infrastructure

What it is

Troy Hunt argues that even static, non-secret websites need HTTPS, demonstrating attacks such as injected content and China's Great Cannon. It accompanies his blog post of the same name.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as a must-watch persuasive case for HTTPS everywhere.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “The linked video is a must watch to those who still doubt HTTPS”

    Convincing case for HTTPS everywhere, including China's Great Cannon

    sbmthakur, 2020-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Tell HN: 6.3% of HN top submissions in plain HTTP, more than half upgradable”

  2. “The whole video is great”

    Arguments for why even non-secret data needs encryption

    DigitalNoumena, 2023-08 · Recommendation · in “Learn the basics of digital electronics with the hands-on Logic Lab kit”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: https, web security, tls, great cannon, man-in-the-middle, troy hunt

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