Browser & Web Performance · Junior · Question 72 of 75

Why is HTTPS required for many modern web features like service workers?

✓Correct answer: These powerful APIs need a secure context so attackers on the network can't inject or tamper with code
2HTTPS pages render faster
3HTTP doesn't support JavaScript

Explanation

A service worker can intercept every request of a site; letting a network attacker install one would be disastrous.

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