Facebook, the largest social media network is getting more secure with the long awaited addition of HTTPS (HTTP Secure) feature. This update will provide encrypted communication between user's platform and Facebook, increasing the security and privacy of its users.
The HTTPS encryption standard combines the SSL protocol with HTTP web standard to provide a protected connection. The protection is from outside sniffing attacks over wired or wireless networks which provides hackers an easy way to track your private data and possibly steal personal information. The addition of HTTPS will make it almost impossible for anyone to track such content.
Although it was earlier possible to enable HTTPS for Facebook using add-in plugins for browsers, though it proved to make the experience laggy and some features such as chat and uploading of photos and videos would not work. This official update is not free from bugs, though we believe they would be resolved over time.
Due to the stability issues, the update is not available by default. However you can enable it by checking "Secure Browsing (https)' option from Account Security option from the settings menu in your Facebook profile. However the option is still not available for everyone and it might take a week or so before everyone can opt in to this security setting. We can expect the feature to be rolled out for everyone within a month's time.
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Commented by: Cheap Clothes, 8 February, 2011
Well it's about time, but it's not surprising that the update is not available by default.
Commented by: Anniey Tom, 10 February, 2011
Good move. Majority of the facebook users ain't aware of the protocols, internet security and all. So it will be better if it is available by default.