It’s always better late than never, right?

Apr 3, 2022 22:14 GMT  ·  By

As the world’s number one software company, Microsoft has been obsessed about providing users across the world with state-of-the-art security on absolutely all fronts.

However, despite this approach, the Redmond-based tech giant continued to serve updates on its Update Catalog via HTTP, most likely as many companies out there were using old browsers, possibly Internet Explorer, to download these updates.

But as spotted by Deskmodder, Microsoft has quietly made the switch to HTTPS sometimes recently, with all updates now served through a secure connection.

Internet Explorer about to go dark

Microsoft has warned on several occasions that Internet Explorer is going dark, advising companies to switch to the IE mode bundled with Microsoft Edge.

Internet Explorer 11 will be retired on June 15 this year, and Microsoft is already working with customers to provide a smooth transition to Microsoft Edge.

The company promises Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge will be supported until at least 2029.

“If you’re a consumer using Internet Explorer at home, we recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge before June 15, 2022, to start enjoying a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience. The good news: you probably already have it on your device. Search for “Microsoft Edge” using the Windows 10 search box or look for the icon,” the company said.

“If you don’t have it, you can easily download it here. We’ve also aimed to make the upgrade to Microsoft Edge simple. Once you’ve opted in to moving to Microsoft Edge, it’s easy to bring over your passwords, favorites and other browsing data from Internet Explorer in a few clicks. And if you run into a site that needs Internet Explorer to open, Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode built-in so you can still access it.”