why use https?

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maddogandnoriko Scriptwright
FirefoxMacintosh

Excuse my ignorance please. What is the benefit of using https? I know why for entering CC 3's and personal info, so it does not get intercepted, but why a rapidshare file?

Thanks for the help

 
Spir Script's Author
FirefoxX11

The idea is to secure the transfer. Usefull when somone is looking at your web activity.
Some people have this serious issue :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HADOPI_law

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