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Make Sure You Are Using HTTPS on Facebook

Many people know that they are supposed to have a secure connection when logging into their bank's website or making an online purchase.  They are supposed to see a HTTPS on the address bar of their  browser but why not have it on Facebook too? Facebook has a lot of personal information and if you get targeted by a man in the middle attack, in simple words just hacked, you  are very exposed because there is no secure connection.  Below is how to enable by default, Facebook have a HTTPS connection.  

1) Log into Facebook

2)Account -> Accounts settings

3)Account Security -> change

4) Secure Browsing (HTTPS) ->  Check the box that says

"Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible"

5) Done!

WebJuan ZepedaApril 23, 2011account security, address, connection, facebook, man in the middle attack, secure connection, Security, WebsiteComment
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