SSL certificate
A certificate used to support encrypted HTTPS connections.
Why it matters
Certificates help encryption but do not automatically verify business legitimacy.
Example pattern
A newly created phishing site may still receive a certificate.
How CheckLink can help
CheckLink checks HTTPS status while looking at other signals too.
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