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The security icon (lock sign) does not appear even when I go to a secure web site? Should I assume that I am on a secure site?

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Typically the security icon ("lock sign") appears if one goes to a secure web site - such as my bank. This assures me that I can enter the information such as my user name, password etc. (or make a payment by credit card etc.) without worry since the lock sign assures that said site is "secure". However this security icon does not appear in my "Firefox". I do not know if this indicates that the connection is not secure or what? Pls. help.

Typically the security icon ("lock sign") appears if one goes to a secure web site - such as my bank. This assures me that I can enter the information such as my user name, password etc. (or make a payment by credit card etc.) without worry since the lock sign assures that said site is "secure". However this security icon does not appear in my "Firefox". I do not know if this indicates that the connection is not secure or what? Pls. help.

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The padlock has been replaced by the site identity button, for details on using it see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Site+Identity+Button

If you want to add a padlock icon to the location bar, you can use the Padlock add-on - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/padlock-icon/