Which component of a web browser's address bar typically indicates a secure, encrypted con

A) The presence of 'www.'

B) An 'http://' prefix.

C) A padlock icon and an 'https://' prefix.

D) A long string of numbers in the address.

Explanation

The 'https://' prefix (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) and a padlock icon in the address bar signify that the connection between your browser and the website is encrypted, helping to protect data in transit.

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