What does unsecured website mean?

An unsecured website is one that does not use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt data exchanged between the user's browser and the web server. Instead, it operates over HTTP, making it vulnerable to interception and attacks, such as man-in-the-middle attacks. This means sensitive information, like passWords or credit card details, can be easily accessed by malicious actors. Users are often warned about unsecured websites through browser alerts indicating that the connection is not secure.