Google SSL Encryption

[tomyrush]

Google has added SSL encryption to its primary search engine.

Today, with a blog post, the company announced that netizens now have the option of establishing a secure https connection when searching google.com. To use the service, you must explicitly visit https://www.google.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (Notice the extra "s"). At time of writing, the link was being redirected to Google's default, unencrypted search page on our computers. A spokesman says the SSL service is being rolled out gradually on Friday.

The service also uses its own Google logo, so you can be doubly sure that SSL is in place:
Google SSL search logo (the old logo with a small lock and ssl added)

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I was able to modify my Google access to the https option - except in firefox's search window

Does anyone know how to modify the Google entry in firefox's search window?

Tom

Tom

[HansV]

Here is a link to the blog article: Search more securely with encrypted Google web search. Please note the limitations that currently apply, such as no search for images and maps, because those parts of Google haven't been encrypted yet.

Here is the logo:

ssl_search.png

[tomyrush]

thank you Hans, I read that article before my post - my post has to do with the firefox search window

I want to change the google entry in the search window, but I can't add the s to the http that is used in the search window.

Tom

[HansV]

Yes, I know that. My reply was meant for other people reading this thread.

I don't know how to make the search box in the upper right corner go to https, but I can tell you how to do that for the address bar (you can search by typing some words in the address bar):
- Type about:config in the address bar and press Enter.
- Type keyword in the Filter box.
- Double-click the keyword.URL entry.
- Change http to https.

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- Click OK.