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How does the browser "show-the-user" when a web page is SECURE?

hotfirefox8
hotfirefox8
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Whenever I use Firefox I end up filling out a secure form. ...however... The browser never SHOWS ME that the page IS SECURE. All other browsers I have ever used, IE, Opera, Netscape all show the user when they are viewing a secured web page. I need to see that the connection is secure before sending sensitive info.

anyone?

Whenever I use Firefox I end up filling out a secure form. ...however... The browser never SHOWS ME that the page IS SECURE. All other browsers I have ever used, IE, Opera, Netscape all show the user when they are viewing a secured web page. I need to see that the connection is secure before sending sensitive info. anyone?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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The area to the left of the address (green, blue, or plain) shows the type of security offered by the site. More info:

Site Identity Button | How to | Firefox Help

For example, this site has a blue identity area (SSL encryption but not identity verification).

There is an add-on you can use if you prefer seeing a lock:

Padlock :: Add-ons for Firefox

I haven't tried it myself.