Check out the top left of the address bar. You’ll see a padlock, meaning MakeUseOf is a secure site to visit. You should see these all over the internet. But what happens if your browser says a website isn’t secure? Should you leave immediately? What does that padlock actually mean? And by refusing to visit unsecure sites, what are you missing out on? What Does the URL Padlock Mean? Google Chrome advises when a site is secure.