Any credit card information provided is protected by encryption,
so it cannot be read as it is transmitted. The encrypted data
is transmitted to a secure site, where your credit card number
is validated.
The secure transmission displays an SSL icon when a secure connection
has been established.
A symbol of an open padlock changes to a closed padlock when
you're in a secure connection.
A symbol of a "broken key" icon is replaced by an unbroken key. A blue line
runs across the top of the content window.