The average volume of blocked web traffic is now greater than the volume of unencrypted traffic , according to Mozilla . Internet users are more likely to see a green lock symbol next to a site 's web address for a safe browsing experience and a lower likelihood of being tricked into downloading malware . Web encryption protocol HTTPS has been around since 1996 , though smaller sites have been slower to use it due to costs . "There's a risk that people will think they're more protected than they actually are," says Amie Stepanovich, a policy manager at the digital rights group Access Now, which has long advocated for more pervasive use of HTTPS. Some web hosts still charge for HTTPS , but Let 's Play co - founder Josh Aas said the danger of an unencrypted internet was creating a moral imperative to lower fees .
The average volume of blocked web traffic is now greater than the volume of unencrypted traffic , according to Mozilla . Internet users are more likely to see a green lock symbol next to a site 's web address for a safe browsing experience and a lower likelihood of being tricked into downloading malware . Web encryption protocol HTTPS has been around since 1996 , though smaller sites have been slower to use it due to costs . Some web hosts still charge for HTTPS , but Let 's Play co - founder Josh Aas said the danger of an unencrypted internet was creating a moral imperative to lower fees .