A user attempts to navigate to a secure website using HTTPS, but their web browser displays a full-page warning message indicating that the site's security certificate has expired. What is the most likely default behavior of the browser in this situation?
It will automatically connect to the website but will not display the padlock icon.
It will display a security warning and require the user to acknowledge the risk before proceeding.
It will silently attempt to connect using an insecure HTTP connection instead.
It will automatically block access to the website with no option for the user to proceed.
Modern web browsers are designed to validate the SSL/TLS certificate of a secure website. If the certificate is expired, it is considered invalid. The browser will interrupt the connection and display a prominent warning to the user about the potential security risk. This is a crucial security measure to protect against issues like man-in-the-middle attacks. While browsers typically provide an option for the user to bypass the warning and proceed to the site, this is not recommended, and the default action is to block the connection until the user makes a choice.
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