When you type "google.com" without "https," Google automatically redirects you to the secure version of the site to protect your data. This redirect string informs the browser that the shift to an encrypted connection was successful. When Should You Be Concerned?
While the string itself is safe, certain behaviors on your computer might indicate a "Redirect Virus" or browser hijacker. If you experience the following, your system may be infected: https //www.google.com/ gws_rd=ssl virus
The parameter is an abbreviation for backend processes that manage your search request: Google Web Server. RD: Redirect. SSL: Secure Sockets Layer (encryption). When you type "google