Do you know that the websites you visit can directly contribute to your chances of being hacked? You risk losing data and having your information misused if you do not take extra caution about the types of websites you visit. It would be best to protect all your information when browsing the web.
Is the site you are visiting authentic? Is it being run by hackers who can easily misuse your data? You can find all this when you view the site information and settings. Since I am dubious of my privacy a lot, I prefer to keep my data and information secured and protected at all times.
In this article, I will show how you can check the certificate information to identify the connection security of any website. This will help in avoiding phishing sites and protect you from being hacked.
You can also manage the permissions to various browser services like camera, microphone, sounds, etc. This will help you in avoiding any permissions misuse. To access it all, you can refer to the Firefox Security Settings.
View Site Information
Here, you will view the Firefox information about the site and determine whether it is secure. You will see the website certificate – a digital file containing information indicating that the website you are visiting is secured using an encrypted connection.
Here are the steps to view Firefox information and certificate details in Firefox:
- Launch the Mozilla Firefox computer browser.
- Open any website of your choice.
- Click the Padlock
icon on the address bar. - Click on the arrow > next to Connection Secure.
- Now, choose More information.
Here, you can see details about the site’s security.
- You can click on View Certificate to find out more details about the site’s SSL certificate.
You will see the site certificate is valid and the connection is secured. If there is no certification, close the website and never visit again.
View Site Permission Settings
Here, you can see the permissions your device allows to a particular website. You can proceed to enable or disable permissions depending on your preference.
If you think a site doesn’t need specific permission, you can quickly block the service for those websites. All this is available under Firefox security settings.
Here are the steps to manage and adjust the Firefox permissions settings:
- Launch the Mozilla Firefox computer browser.
- Open any website of your choice.
- Click the Padlock icon on the address bar.
- Here, you can see the permissions you have allowed to the website.
- Tap on Permissions to see the details and enable or disable any as you deem fit.
By default, the options are set to Use Default, however, uncheck the box and choose the required. If you think the website does not require permission, you can Block it.
Bottom Line: Site Info and Settings in Firefox
You can clear cache or cookies if you deem it fit. I would advise you to do this when experiencing browser speed problems.
Your online security is vital as it directly correlates with offline security. You do not want your credit card and address information, among others, to land in the wrong hands. This is why you need to verify that a site is safe before viewing and inputting any of your data there. All of this is possible if you have access to site settings in Firefox.
It would be best to verify what permissions the site can access on your device to prevent giving up lots of personal information about yourself.
I usually take extra caution when it comes to Firefox information and site settings in Firefox when browsing online stores, as these sites typically gather lots of personal information to personalize their ads. I also caution against giving out my bank details because it could lead to losing my bank account.
What steps do you usually take to be safe when browsing the internet? Share with us in the comments section below.