Facebook Combats Image of Insecurity with HTTPS and Social Authentication

Facebook officially launched two security features this morning. The new Secure Browsing (https) feature gives user the option of accessing Facebook over an encrypted, albeit slower connection that prevents others on the same network from eavesdropping. Developers can now set up a secure canvas URL to allow HTTPS connection to their apps. Social Authentication protects users from suspicious login attempt to their account by forcing the person trying gain access to identify that user’s friends in photos.

The features will help keep users in control of their personal information and should increase trust in Facebook, though early tests of Social Authentication have occasionally locked legitimate owners out of their accounts.

This year, Facebook has been accused of putting

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