In the wake of Edward Snowden's NSA revelations,
finding ways to browse the internet more securely has
become of paramount importance. In its mission to
help netizens feel that little bit safer, the Electronic
Frontier Foundation (EFF) has long offered its HTTPS
Everywhere add-on for desktop browsers, and it's
now looking to do the same on mobile. As of
yesterday, you can install the HTTPS Everywhere on
Firefox for Android, which automatically seeks out
HTTPS connections on supported websites. Webpages
will be loaded over an encrypted connection, letting
you to check your email, shop online and browse the
web without fear of a third-party, or surveillance
agency like the NSA or GCHQ , intercepting your
traffic. To install the add-on, make sure you have the
latest version of Firefox for Android on your phone,
then install the plugin via the EFF website. Once
loaded, the app will display an icon in the address
bar, ensuring your browser won't suffer the same fate
as Angry Birds and other mobile apps.
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