Search more securely with encrypted Google web search

[Kari]

Search more securely with encrypted Google web search

As people spend more time on the Internet, they want greater control over who has access to their online communications. Many Internet services use what are known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections to encrypt information that travels between your computer and their service. Usually recognized by a web address starting with “https” or a browser lock icon, this technology is regularly used by online banking sites and e-commerce websites. Other sites may also implement SSL in a more limited fashion, for example, to help protect your passwords when you enter your login information.

Years ago Google added SSL encryption to products ranging from Gmail to Google Docs and others, and we continue to enable encryption on more services. Like banking and e-commerce sites, Google’s encryption extends beyond login passwords to the entire service. This session-wide encryption is a significant privacy advantage over systems that only encrypt login pages and credit card information. Early this year, we took an important step forward by making SSL the default setting for all Gmail users. And today we’re gradually rolling out a new choice to search more securely at https://www.google.com.

Full article: Official Google Blog: Search more securely with encrypted Google web search

 

[manhunter2826]

Wonderful. Is there a dichotomy here I wonder between this and Google Chrome...Still, kudos to Google.
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/86597-secure-google-search.html#post748312

 

[Kari]

Oh, I didn't notice this was already posted, I only checked News section. Lazy me...

 

[manhunter2826]

Oh, I didn't notice this was already posted, I only checked News section. Lazy me...

Not a problem -- so important it deserves duplication. Well done Google.

 

[kucing13]

and so that others may gain benefit from it. It's never wrong to share an information Kari.
Thanks

 

[bigcitycat]

Google logs your IP and tracks your search habits. Google is who you need to be protected from. I use startpage.com which does not log your IP and track your search habits.

 

[Kari]

I never search anything illegal, so I'm not worried even if the whole world can see my searches. I see no problem if Google knows I've searched cheap flights or bus timetables etc.

 

[kucing13]

you don't need to be scared if you know you're on the right side. unless you did the opposite

 

[CarlTR6]

I will still avoid Google. I don't search illegal or questionable sites. It is a matter of principle.

 

[bigcitycat]

Exactly, it is principal.

 

[brianzion]

google gather our search to help with future development not to spy

Search Features

 

[kucing13]

or they are spying on us? either way?

 

[Dave76]

You might be surprised at who is tracking your internet activity, it's not just Google.

It's not if 'they' are tracking you, it's what 'they' are doing with the info.

Remember, just because your paranoid doesn't mean they're not watching you :shock:

 

[kucing13]

look at their names. "Google"

 

[manhunter2826]

look at their names. "Google"

LOL.

 

[CarlTR6]

google gather our search to help with future development not to spy

Search Features

Uh huh. That depends on how you define spy.

 

[kucing13]

google gather our search to help with future development not to spy

Search Features

Uh huh. That depends on how you define spy.

And what spying means for google :sarc:

 

[Layback Bear]

IMHO I don't care what you do online, what browser or search engine you use there is some body or company, government saving it for a period of time. Asking for this not to happen would be like standing in Grand Central Station and asking not to be seen by anybody. It's not really what is right or wrong it's what is.

 

[Dave76]

The only way not to have your internet usage tracked is to not go online.

Welcome to the new millennium.

 

[Win7User512]

It only prevents third parties from seeing the data. Data encrypted by Google can still be decrypted by Google.