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Google could boost search rank for 'encrypted' sites

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Websites using encryption may soon receive more prominent search rankings by Google.

Following the move, Websites across the world may start locking down the information sent to and from their servers in order to better their ranking on the search engine, the Verge reported.

Meanwhile, Google's web spam chief, Matt Cutts is said to have reportedly discussed the possibility within the company and had also hinted at the possibility during a recent conference, the report added.

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First Published: Apr 15 2014 | 4:48 PM IST

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