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Are You Using HTTPS For Social Networking?

Gizmodo AU

It’s been about six weeks since Facebook launched HTTPS security as an optional feature to keep your data safe while browsing on unsecured wireless networks. Twitter this week announced that they’ve introduced the same extra level of security. But the question remains – have you activated them?


March 16, 2011
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Enable HTTPS In Your Twitter Account Now For Improved Security

We’ve explained why you should care about HTTPS on sites like Facebook, Gmail and Twitter, so if you’ve been following along, here’s some good news: Twitter just added an option to turn on HTTPS encryption for every connection.


February 16, 2011
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Secure Your Online Life The Easy Way

There are add-ons, VPNs and apps galore that offer a safer browsing experience — but the browser you use, and the sites you visit, offer strong but simple security tools, too. Here are the best of the no-hassle, no-install-required options that you should be using now.


February 2, 2011
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How To Keep Your Facebook Secure By Enabling HTTPS

Facebook recently announced that they’re adding full HTTPS support for the site, to keep you protected from attacks like Firesheep. The feature’s finally rolled out, and here’s how you can turn it on.


January 28, 2011
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Why Should I Care About HTTPS On Facebook (Or Other Websites)?

Dear Lifehacker, I’m not a huge nerd, but everyone’s talking about switching to HTTPS on Facebook because it’s so much better. Why is it better and why should I care? Sincerely, Insecure About HTTPS


January 13, 2010
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Gmail Makes Https The Default Security Setting On Gmail

Google’s really sticking it to the man this week, first over the Chinese censorship issue and now with their battle over Gmail security, switching from “http” to the far safer “https” as the default setting.