Probably like most of you, I am concerned about the privacy of Facebook. Some people suggested that I use the HTTPS address instead. Unfortunately, many links in the HTTPS page itself link back to HTTP. So I am wondering whether it is possible in Ubuntu to redirect any request to:
to
This way I feel safer.
If you also know the solution for Windows, it might be great to share (probably as a comment to my question rather than answer, as this forum is supposed to be for Ubuntu) so that I can share it with friends.
As noted, Facebook supports this already.
Go to account settings and scroll down to account security:
as far as i concern it should be handled by browsers not the OS. There are already some plugins/extensions for almost all browser to force the sites to use https:
Firefox --- NoScript
Chrome --- Use HTTPS
There is also a user script for internet explorer.
Just read this tutorial for detailed info: http://www.ghacks.net/2010/10/31/how-to-force-https-connections/
Hope This helps
Thanks and regards.
For firefox this addon also ensures https connection for many popular sites including facebook
Facebook now has an option in your setting that will force https. Everything works except you have to leave https to use some applications
Facebook is releasing HTTPS version for their site slowly to all users. You will find the option soon in your settings. I read the article sometime back. Hope that helps.