HTTPS is an abbreviation for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is an encrypted and secured version of HTTP. HTTPS is widely recommended for web browsing because it allows a safe transaction of confidential data between the web server and its clients. It includes passwords, credit card details, social security numbers, and other private information. 

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