Things to know about the new Firefox 52 update.

With online security becoming a major concern of users, the browser is constantly adding new upgrades and flagging insecure content/pages right on the screen so that online users are well aware of their communications with a website.

In January Google has rolled out Chrome 56 version and started flagging pages which doesn’t have SSL certificates installed on it.

Read more about moving towards the secure web.

What is an SSL certificate?

SSL (Secure socket layer) is a standard security technology that provides secure communications between a web server and a browser. SSL uses a combination of public key and private key encryption to protect sensitive information like credit card numbers, login credentials, email addresses, etc. Furthermore, HTTPS, padlock and green address bar ensure users for a safe website browsing and online transactions.

• a.The server sends an unencrypted public key to the Web browser
• b.The Web browser creates a session key and encrypts it with the Public key, which is then sent back to the Web server
• c.The web server decrypts this using one of its private keys. The secure connection is established between Web browser and server.

Only intended participants know the encrypted session key. The threat of an attack from outside hackers or malware is negligible.

On 7th March 2017 Firefox has announced that their latest version 52 will display insecure connection/pages at login section.

Following Google, Mozilla also wants the user to surf secure internet where our communications are secured with SSL certificates, on the page with simple login form Firefox displays a clear warning if the page is not running on HTTPS.

The warning reads, "This connection is not secure. Logins entered here could be comprised."

Read more here.

Why Are Browsers Doing This?

Browsers are our gateway to the internet world and nearly all our internet related work is accessed through them. So to make all our communications safe from attackers we need encryption around the data getting transferred from one computer to another. SSL certificate is the right solution in order to encrypt all the data getting transferred. Accessing/sharing information to a secure website (website with HTTPS in the address bar) reduces the possibility of information getting stolen.

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