When using a HTTPS connection are browser cookies and HTTP headers visible as plain text? That is, is only the body of the HTTP content encrypted?
When using a HTTPS connection are browser cookies and HTTP headers visible as plain
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When using a HTTPS connection are browser cookies and HTTP headers visible as plain text? That is, is only the body of the HTTP content encrypted?
Both the request and response are fully encrypted – so the cookies and all headers are protected. About the only thing visible to an external sniffer is the host and remote address (IP) that you’re requesting.