Firefox

Firefox security and privacy

Firefox includes a range of security features, such as security indicators and malware protection. Because of its advanced security features, Firefox offers an extremely safe browsing experience. Firefox also allows you to control what information you share online, keeping your personal information private.

Website security indicators

Whenever you navigate to a website, Firefox will display a security indicator to the left of the web address in the address bar.

A website security indicator

Understanding these indicators can help you stay safe when entering personal information on the Web.

•   The non-SSL indicator will appear for most websites, which means the site is not using a secure connection. This is not important for many websites, like a news source or weather forecast, but you should avoid entering sensitive personal information on these pages.
•   The HTTPS indicator will appear if the site is using a secure connection. Always check for this icon when entering sensitive information on the Web, like your credit card number or birth date. A secure connection makes it almost impossible for someone to access your information.
  
  

Firefox offers a high level of protection from malicious websites, but you should still use your best judgement when browsing the Web. Check out our tutorial on Internet Safety to learn more about staying safe online.