Verify website authenticity

When I am searching on the web, how can I determine if a website is legitimate and authentic and has a certificate?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Nov 2, 2016 1:36 PM

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Nov 5, 2016 3:33 AM in response to Rainer0909

Hello Rainer0909,


Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. I know how important using Safari to safely browse the web is to you! The good news is the following steps will be helpful in explaining how to check certificates and if the website is legitimate as there are some features of Safari that can help you do it!


Identify encrypted websites and avoid fraud - Safari Help


Cheers!

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