If the site claims to be secure but its security credentials are suspect, both browsers can send warnings that the site might have been tampered with or might be misrepresenting itself. It works by using a private key to code data that's sent over a SSL connection. It's the protocol that defines the way information is sent over the Internet . URL Stands for uniform resource locator. This is particularly useful for advertisers, whose payments are based on how many times the Web page containing their advertisement is viewed.
Virtual bank See Internet bank .
The person who is in charge of administering a Web site. Usually the Webmaster is the one designated to handle any questions or complaints users may have about a company's Web site. The pages are accessed by servers over the Internet . Y2K Year 2000 computer problem. All federally insured financial institutions are required to have Y2K customer awareness programs.