Big news in Facebook security settings. And it’s positive!
Last week, Facebook announced they will offer users a more secure connection – encrypted HTTPS protocol instead of HTTP protocol. Similar to the type of secure connection you have when you do online banking, this protocol prevents others from capturing your “cookie” and accessing your account when you use an open wireless network at a coffeeshop, library or other public place. Here’s what it looks like:
It’s a good idea to enable this secure connection – especially if you are using an unsecured wifi network when you log on to Facebook. To select this option, go to “Account Settings”, select “Account Security”, then check the box for “Secure Browsing”. Facebook will be rolling this feature out to all users over the next few weeks. If you don’t see it available now, check back soon.
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