Security in surfing the Internet ( browsing ) are rarely realized by mobile smartphone users . In fact , the security threats that lurk mobile browser is also the same height as the desktop version .
Enterprise application developers in the Android Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome , and Opera is a browser that has been made as safe as possible . But there is no harm in installing additional security of third-party applications , such as those made by the Electronic Frontier Foundation .
The Electronic Frontier Foundation want the user 's browser in the Android more secure in to the internet to make application HTTPS Everywhere add-on that will encrypt the data connection .
Although many sites offer HTTPS encryption , but usually these features depends on visitor demand , not by default .
HTTPS Everywhere for Android browser will force websites visited in order to connect to the device through HTTPS encryption . In conclusion , with this add-on security in public places such as browsing when connected to Wi - Fi hotspots will be safe again .
However, according to Tech Hive ( 05/02/2014 ) , keep in mind that the add-on only works if the websites that we visit and support HTTPS connections have been added in the database add-on .
HTTPS Everywhere is claimed to have a list of thousands of popular web sites , so the likelihood of the sites you visit every day are also protected with this add-on .
How to Install
Because the add-on is intended for browsers Firefox , Chrome ( beta ) , and Opera ( beta ) on Android , then you should download one of the browser application and install it on your smartphone via Google Play Store .
The second step , install the HTTPS Everywhere add-on in the browser . How, through the browser used in Android , visit the Electronic Frontier Foundation .
The page will detect the type of device used user , whether Firefox , Chrome , or Opera . Tap the green Android robot logo to proceed with the installation .
The browser will warn the user the possibility of whether to allow the installation process is executed or not . To run it , click " Allow , " after the installation process will run .
To ascertain whether the HTTPS Everywhere is working correctly , please visit the Internet pages , such as Twitter or Google . HTTPS Everywhere logo will be displayed beside the URL bar that indicates that you are protected .
