How to check if a link I'm viewing on Facebook is secure
When you view a link from the Facebook Mobile Browser, we'll first check it with our security systems and let you know if it's secure.
If the link is secure
You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page next to a green lock.
You'll have a secure connection between your device and the website you're visiting. This means Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology is encrypting your connection to protect any sensitive information you may enter on the screen, such as your password and credit card numbers.
If the link is not secure
You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page in gray with no symbol.
You'll be able to view the link, but you won't have a secure connection between your device and the website you're visiting. This means any sensitive information you enter on the screen, such as your password or credit card numbers, won't be encrypted.
If the link is suspicious
You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page next to a red triangle.
You may also see a red or gray warning screen telling you the website appears suspicious, has a configuration problem or is spreading malicious software
and may be unsafe to visit. We recommend not visiting pages with a red warning screen and being cautious when visiting pages with a gray warning screen.
If you're blocked and still want to visit the website, tap View Details
then select Proceed Anyways
.
If you want to return to Facebook or the previous page you were viewing, tap Back to Safety
.
If you visit a link on Facebook that you think is suspicious or contains spam, you can report it to us
.
We use the Google Safe Browsing
database and our own security systems to check for these threats.
