In major shift, Google boosts search rankings of HTTPS-protected sites - Ars Technica
arstechnica.com/security/2014/08/in-major-shift-google-boosts-search-rankings-of-https-protected-sites
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In a shift aimed at fostering wider use of encryption on the Web, Google is tweaking its search engine to favor sites that use HTTPS to protect end users' privacy and security.
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