A website that starts with HTTPS means hackers will not be able to access information you enter in the website. True or False?

A website that begins with HTTPS indicates that it employs a secure protocol (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) that encrypts data transmitted between the user's browser and the website's server. However, claiming that this guarantees that hackers will not be able to access the information is false. While HTTPS helps protect data during transmission from being intercepted by malicious actors, it does not ensure that the website itself is secure from hacking or that the information stored on the website is safe from being compromised.

Attackers can still exploit vulnerabilities in the website or the server infrastructure even when HTTPS is implemented. Additionally, this security standard does not safeguard against social engineering attacks or malware that may compromise a user's device before data encryption occurs. Therefore, while HTTPS enhances security for data in transit, it does not provide an absolute shield against all potential security threats.