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SSL
Encryption
An older name for TLS (mostly replaced).
Definition
SSL is the older predecessor to TLS. People still say “SSL” casually, but modern secure connections use TLS.
In plain English
An older name for TLS (mostly replaced).
Why this matters
Why it matters: Using outdated SSL versions is insecure; you want modern TLS.
Example
Example: “SSL certificate” usually means a TLS certificate today.
Apps Using SSL
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept